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sarkazm · /sɐrˈkazm/
сарказм
sarkazm/sɐrˈkazm/noun
ironic mockery used to convey contempt or humor
сарказм; язвительная ирония
Often the opposite of the literal words; tone matters.
Часто противоположность буквального смысла; важен тон.
Examples
The shoe joke works as light sarcasm about culture clash.
Sarcasm can sound mean if listeners miss the tone.
He explained the line with humor rather than pure sarcasm.
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