Sär'casm, n.

n. [Fr. sarcasme, Pr., Sp., & It. sarcasmo, Lat. sarcasmus, Gr. σαρκασμός, from σαρκάζειν, to tear flesh like dogs, to bite the lips in rage, to speak bitterly, to sneer, from σάρξ, σαρκός, flesh.] A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest. “The sarcasms of those critics who imagine our art to be a matter of inspiration.” Sir J. Reynolds. Syn.—Satire; irony; ridicule; taunt; gibe.