What does sarcastic mean?
SARCASTIC = ADJECTIVE
Pronounced: /sɑːˈkastɪk/
Form of the word: adjective
Meaning of the word: This means the use of words that would usually mean the opposite. Use sarcasm to convey contempt, or irony generally in a mocking way or to insult someone.
For example: Saying that someone is really smart, when they are actually not, is sarcasm
Just remember that IRONY and SARCASM are somewhat different, and should not be confused with each other.
IRONY – figure of speech that means the opposite of what is said.
Example: When you ask a question to a group of students and they are all very quiet and do not answer, then you would say: “Please do not answer all at once.” (This is irony)
SARCASM – this is a form of irony but usually directed at a person, with a humorous intent or wanting to criticise the person
Example: (a social media post) I see that Amazon is finally selling pens for women. I don’t know what I have been doing all my life, writing with men’s pens. (This is sarcasm)
This is a good and funny example of SARCASM.