сарказм

sarkazm · /sɐrˈkazm/

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noun

ironic mockery used to convey contempt or humor

Often the opposite of the literal words; tone matters.

Examples

  • Шутка про обувь — лёгкий сарказм о культурном столкновении.

    The shoe joke works as light sarcasm about culture clash.

  • Сарказм может звучать зло, если не уловить тон.

    Sarcasm can sound mean if listeners miss the tone.

  • Он объяснил скорее юмором, чем чистым сарказмом.

    He explained the line with humor rather than pure sarcasm.

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