挖苦 — meaning in English
wā kǔ
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English meaning
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cynical
adj Distrustful of people's sincerity, believing that self-interest is the real motive behind most actions.
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sarcasm
noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
Senses
挖苦 is used for these senses in English:
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cynical
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
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sarcasm
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
