dicācitās — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sarcasm noun A sharp, mocking way of speaking where the speaker means the opposite of what they say, usually to criticize or belittle.
Senses
dicācitās is used for these senses in English:
- play on words (idiomatic) A pun, or similar humorous use of language such as a double entendre.
- sarcasm (uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.