sarcasm

🇺🇸 /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɑːkæzəm/
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noun
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saying the opposite of what you mean to mock or criticize someone

Her use of sarcasm made it clear she didn't believe his excuse.

translation

n. saying the opposite of what you mean to mock or criticize someone

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Plural sarcasms