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What does sarcasm mean?

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Noun
  1. (uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.
  2. (countable) An act of sarcasm.
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She kept her weapon of sarcasm to a bare minimum, something I recognized and appreciated.
His style was a mixture of wit, sharpness and schoolboy sarcasm, with large shots of Wodehouse and Beachcomber.
A mere two months ago every Friday was a virtual smorgasbord of sarcasm for me.
There is a bit of sarcasm too that leavens the portrayal at times but it never veers to irreverence.
Through sarcasm and dark comedic intonation, he seeks to expose true dilemmas and issues.
Adams' sarcasm did not solely derive from his jealousy of Franklin's easy popularity, though that always rankled with him.

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