Sar″casm (?), n. [F. sarcasme, L. sarcasmus, Gr. σαρκασμόσ, from σαρκάζειν to tear flesh like dogs, to bite the lips in rage, to speak bitterly, to sneer, fr. σάρξ, σάρκοσ, 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.