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sarcastic comments

[sɑːrˈkæstɪk ˈkɒments]
noun phrasepl: sarcastic comments
comentários sarcásticos
1. Remarks or statements that use irony or mockery to express contempt, criticism, or humor, often saying the opposite of what is meant
Her sarcastic comments about his cooking made everyone laugh.
Seus comentários sarcásticos sobre a culinária dele fizeram todos rirem.
2. Witty or cutting remarks intended to ridicule or belittle someone or something
He couldn't resist making sarcastic comments during the boring presentation.
Ele não conseguiu resistir a fazer comentários sarcásticos durante a apresentação entediante.
NYC Slang
snarky remarks / shade
Synonyms
ironic remarkssnarky commentssardonic remarkscutting remarkswitty jabs
Antonyms
sincere commentsgenuine remarksstraightforward statements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentários sarcásticos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentários sarcásticos / zoações
May use 'zoações' for more colloquial context
São Paulo
comentários sarcásticos
Standard formal usage predominant
Portugal
comentários sarcásticos
Also 'observações irónicas' for ironic observations

Related Idioms & Phrases

tongue in cheek
to pull someone's leg
to talk with one's tongue in one's cheek
não levar a sério
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