sarcastic
/sɑːˈkæs.tɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Containing sarcasm.
Adjective
Examples
a sarcastic quip
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.
Adjective
Examples
Her eyes slanted a little... and were sometimes full of fiery determination and sometimes dull and opaque. Her expression was never altogether amiable; was often, indeed, distinctly sullen, or, when she was animated, sarcastic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sarcastic” mean?
Containing sarcasm.
Is “sarcastic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.