- harsh, cutting, or bitter derision, often using irony to point out the deficiencies or failings of someone or something:He resorts to sarcasm when he senses he’s losing an argument.
- a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms.
- mocking, contemptuous, or ironic language intended to convey scorn or insult
- the use or tone of such language
