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.