What motivates myself
2006-09-26 05:04:32 · 11 answers · asked by jhefamae 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A seven letter word...
2006-09-26 05:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by Yessssirrr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aside from dictionary definitions, it is really being a smart ***. Like say you were having the worse day on EARTH and all of a sudden your car breaks down. You get out of the car and say all happy like--"Great! This is just what I needed!" Course you don't mean it but that's sarcasm. The worse kind is aimed at other people. Like if someone is trying to help you but they are pissing you off instead and you say something like "I'm glad you like to be Captain Save-a-ho because I sure couldn't have done such and such without you." Usually people pick up on sarcasm really easily. Hope that helped.
2006-09-26 13:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by Suni J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarcasm
Main Entry: sar·casm
Pronunciation: 'sär-"ka-z&m
Function: noun
Etymology: French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer, from sark-, sarx flesh; probably akin to Avestan thwar&s- to cut
1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
2 a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b : the use or language of sarcasm
2006-09-26 12:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Maureen B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sarcasm is a way of saying what you mean by appearing to agree. Many people don't get it unless it bites. Oscar Wilde is the best known proponent.
2006-09-26 12:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny to the person using it, spite if it's aimed at you, a useful way of putting arrogant fools in their place but just plain mean if it's used in arrogance - otherwise known as taking the p*ss.
2006-09-26 12:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by kittyfreek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move to New York; you'll find out.
Witty sarcasm is a literary device which is always wasted on those for whom it is intended, but appreciated by everyone else.
2006-09-26 12:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by GreenHornet 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a mixture of irony and mockery. It is usually very offensive, although it may appear to be funny.
2006-09-26 12:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by JC 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The lowest form of wit.
2006-09-26 12:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sarcasm is someones rude way of trying to be funny.............if you find someone to sarcastic(rude) get the hell away from them
2006-09-26 12:20:00 · answer #9 · answered by jacquelinemccrd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. harsh or bitter derision or irony.
2. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark.
2006-09-26 12:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by Smurfette 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋