Sarcástica (en. Sarcastic)

/sarka'stika/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That expresses or includes irony or sarcasm.
His sarcastic comment made everyone laugh at the meeting.
Su comentario sarcástico hizo reír a todos en la reunión.
Referring to a way of speaking that uses sarcasm.
She has a sarcastic way of looking at life.
Ella tiene una forma sarcástica de ver la vida.
Characterizes a person who frequently uses sarcasm.
She is quite sarcastic, which can sometimes be misinterpreted.
Es bastante sarcástica, lo que a veces puede ser malinterpretado.

Etymology

From the Greek 'sarkasmos', meaning 'to tear' or 'to bite'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sarcastic humor
A type of humor that is based on irony or sarcasm.
humor sarcástico
to comment in a sarcastic manner
To make a comment that is ironic or biting.
comentar de manera sarcástica
to have a sarcastic tone
To speak in a way that expresses double meaning or irony.
tener un tono sarcástico

Related Words

sarcasm
Use of irony to ridicule or belittle.
sarcasmo
irony
Expression of a meaning opposite to the literal.
ironía
to mock
To make fun of or laugh at something or someone.
burlarse

Slang Meanings

Biting tone
His biting tone can be hurtful to some.
Su tono mordaz puede resultar hiriente para algunos.
Comedic irony
He loves to use comedic irony to tell stories.
Le encanta usar cómica ironía para contar historias.