Everyday LifeGreek → English
Sarcasm
/ˈsɑːkæzəm/
Sharp, cutting remarks meant to mock.
The Greek roots
σαρκάζειν
sarkázein
to tear flesh, sneer
Literally: “flesh-tearing wit”
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The story of the word
The verb sarkázein meant to bite the lips in rage or, vividly, to 'tear flesh'. A biting remark earned the same name.
In a sentence
His reply dripped with sarcasm.