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sarcastic, a.|sɑːˈkæstɪk|
Also 7–8 -ick.
[ad. Gr. type *σαρκαστικός, f. σαρκάζειν: see sarcasm and -ic. Cf. F. sarcastique.]
Characterized by or involving sarcasm; given to the use of sarcasm; bitterly cutting or caustic.
1695J. Edwards Author. O. & N. Test. III. 380 Sarcastick speeches, gibes, taunts. 1751Johnson Rambler No. 177 ⁋11 Their merriment bluntly sarcastick. 1848Thackeray Van. Fair xi, Mrs. Firkin..flung up her head and said, ‘I think Miss is very clever,’ with the most killing sarcastic air. 1862Calverley Verses & Transl. (1894) 43 Poising evermore the eye-glass In the light sarcastic eye. 1879Froude Cæsar xxii. 385 He had spoken his thoughts with sarcastic freedom.
Hence sarˈcasticness.
1903Times 30 Sept. 10/5 His habitual sarcasticness. |