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Sarcasm

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they actually mean, often to express mockery or humor.