sarcasm |
funny |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and funny
is that
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
funny is (humorous) a joke or
funny can be (british) a narrow boat for sculling.
As an adjective funny is
amusing; humorous; comical.
bossy |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between bossy and sarcasm
is that
bossy is (us|informal|dated) a cow or calf while
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective bossy
is tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering or
bossy can be ornamented with bosses; studded.
complimentary |
sarcasm |
As an adjective complimentary
is in the nature of a compliment.
As a noun sarcasm is
(uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
sarcasm |
flippancy |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and flippancy
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
flippancy is a disrespectful levity or pertness especially in respect to grave or sacred matters.
antiphrasis |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between antiphrasis and sarcasm
is that
antiphrasis is use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
verbal |
sarcasm |
As an adjective verbal
is (
label) verbal.
As a noun sarcasm is
(uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
sarcasm |
abuse |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and abuse
is that
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
abuse is improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
As a verb abuse is
to put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to
abuse one's authority.
sarcasm |
narcissism |
As nouns the difference between sarcasm and narcissism
is that
sarcasm is (uncountable) a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning while
narcissism is excessive love of oneself.
burlesque |
sarcasm |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between burlesque and sarcasm
is that
burlesque is a derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective burlesque
is parodical; parodic.
As a verb burlesque
is to make a burlesque parody of.
cocky |
sarcasm |
As nouns the difference between cocky and sarcasm
is that
cocky is abbreviation of cockatoo;
used when pretending to talk to such a bird, as in "hello cocky" while
sarcasm is a sharp form of humor, intended to hurt, that is marked by mocking with irony, sometimes conveyed in speech with vocal over-emphasis. Insincerely saying something which is the opposite of one's intended meaning, often to emphasize how unbelievable or unlikely it sounds if taken literally, thereby illustrating the obvious nature of one's intended meaning.
As an adjective cocky
is overly confident, arrogant and boastful.
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