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
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?
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.
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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