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sarcastic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/ · UK /sɑːˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic means: Often saying the opposite of what you mean to make fun of someone or show annoyance.

adjective

MOCKING PERSONB2

Often saying the opposite of what you mean to make fun of someone or show annoyance.

  • Don’t be sarcastic to me.
  • He becomes sarcastic when he is tired.
  • Were you being sarcastic about my new haircut?

How to use it: sarcastic about something (He was sarcastic about my cooking.); sarcastic to someone (Please don’t be sarcastic to the waiter.)

Similar words: mocking, snide

Common phrases: be sarcastic, sarcastic person, sarcastic with someone

MOCKING WORDSB2

Expressing mockery or annoyance, often by saying the opposite of what is really meant.

  • She made a sarcastic comment.
  • His sarcastic reply upset the teacher.
  • “Great weather,” she said in a sarcastic tone as the rain poured down.

Similar words: mocking, ironic, snide

Common phrases: sarcastic comment, sarcastic remark, sarcastic tone

Questions about sarcastic

What does sarcastic mean?

Often saying the opposite of what you mean to make fun of someone or show annoyance.

What is sarcastic in other languages?

Türkçe: alaycı · Español: sarcástico · Français: sarcastique · Deutsch: sarkastisch · Italiano: sarcastico · 日本語: 皮肉っぽい

How do you pronounce sarcastic?

In American English /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/; in British English /sɑːˈkæstɪk/.

How do you use sarcastic in a sentence?

Don’t be sarcastic to me. He becomes sarcastic when he is tired.

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