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sarcasm

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  1. wit                   
 
sar.casm \'sa:r-.kaz-*m\ \sa:r-'kas-tik\ \-ti-k(*-)le-\ n [F sarcasme, fr. 
   LL sarcasmos, fr. Gk sarkasmos, fr. sarka]zein to tear flesh, bite the lips 
   in rage, sneer, fr. sark-, sarx flesh; akin to Av thwar*s to cut 1: a 
   cutting, hostile, or contemptuous remark : GIBE  2: the use of caustic or 
   ironic language  - sar.cas.tic aj