sarkasmo

/sarˈkas.mo/

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noun

ironic mockery used to convey contempt or humor

Often the opposite of the literal words; tone matters.

Examples

  • Ang biro sa sapatos ay magaan na sarkasmo tungkol sa culture clash.

    The shoe joke works as light sarcasm about culture clash.

  • Maaaring magmukhang masama ang sarkasmo kung miss ang tono.

    Sarcasm can sound mean if listeners miss the tone.

  • Ipinaliwanag niya nang may humor kaysa purong sarkasmo.

    He explained the line with humor rather than pure sarcasm.

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