sarcastic comment

[sɑrˈkæstɪk ˈkɑmənt]
nounpl: sarcastic comments
comentário sarcástico
1. A remark or statement that uses irony, wit, or contempt to mock, ridicule, or express disapproval, often saying the opposite of what is meant
When she said 'Great job!' after he spilled coffee all over the document, it was clearly a sarcastic comment.
Quando ela disse 'Que trabalho excelente!' depois que ele derramou café em todo o documento, era claramente um comentário sarcástico.
2. A cutting or biting remark intended to hurt, belittle, or show contempt through sarcasm
His sarcastic comment about her presentation made everyone uncomfortable.
Seu comentário sarcástico sobre a apresentação dela deixou todos desconfortáveis.
Sarcasm is widely used in both American and Brazilian cultures as a form of humor and social commentary. In the USA, it's often employed in casual conversation and comedy. In Brazil, sarcastic comments are common in social interactions, though they can sometimes carry a sharper edge in Rio de Janeiro's culture. The interpretation depends heavily on tone and context, as sarcastic comments can range from humorous to hurtful depending on the relationship between speakers.
NYC Slang
snark / snarky comment / shade
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ironic remarkwitty jabcutting remarksarcastic remarksnide commentbarbed commentsardonic observation
Antonyms / Antônimos
sincere commentgenuine remarkearnest statementstraightforward commentcompliment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário sarcástico
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zoação sarcástica / brincadeira de mau gosto
Often uses more informal, colloquial expressions
São Paulo
comentário sarcástico / ironia
Standard usage, formal business environments prefer this
Portugal
comentário sarcástico / observação irónica
Portuguese spelling uses 'observação irónica'; similar usage patterns

Related Words

sarcasmironymockerywitsatiresnarkcontemptdry humor

Related Idioms & Phrases

reading between the lines
tongue-in-cheek remark
backhanded compliment
throw shade
take a dig at someone
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