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Noun. A very British form of humour which derives laughs from saying something while really meaning something else. Often (though not always, contrary to popular belief) used in scathing remarks. The word 'Sarcasm' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'tearing flesh', which is why sarcastic vegetarians are so ironic. See also irony.
Bob: I saw 'The Others' on DVD the other day. Dave: Oh, cool. That movie wasn't over-rated and shitty at all! Bob: ...Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, you know. Dave: ...Fuck you.
The brain's natural defense against the less intelligent.
Girl: "Oh my god, are you crying?" Smarter Girl: "No, I'm just pretending to be a fountain." Girl: "Was that sarcasm?" Smarter Girl: "No, of course not."
saying something ironically saying the opposite of what you mean in a jokingly "as a matter of fact" tone
From Disney's The Lion King 1 1/2 (after trying to break up Simba and Nala) Timon: Well, that worked like a dream. Pumbaa: It did? Timon: Sarcasm is a foreign language to you, isn't it?
the highest form of wit in most countries like the uk, but regarded as lowest in america as americans have trouble under standing when your are being sarcastic or not. the art of stating a sentance but meaning the exact opposite.
unsuspecting american: hey i see you got shot down there. how you doing? british guy: oh great, fucking GREAT! IFLML! unsuspecting american: oh ok see u l8r *walks off* British guy: DAMN IT! SARCASM!
Gift for intelligent, ability to compose messages which questions another’s intellect. Also known as a sixth sense as one’s ability to detect the offence and threat of one’s self or another’s during sight or hearing of sarcasm.
2 males in a school canteen queuing. Wang:so are you going 2 buy somting? Peter: no i just like standing in line with a wang
An asshole's best friend.
Man: I just wanted to tell you so much that I really like you. Woman: Awwww that's so sweet of you, I like you too. Trust me people, that's devilish woman is really into sarcasm nowadays.