It’s funny how sarcasm is associated with humor. “To tear flesh like a dog,” is not a jolly image, but the word nonetheless derives from the Greek sarkazein, meaning just that. It evolved to mean “to ...

Imagine this - you're cleaning the big mess in the kitchen while your partner is sitting in the den, all comfy, watching TV. You say, "No, I don't need any help, thank you." Yep. That Good ole sarcasm ...

Imagine not being able to recognize sarcasm. As if that's even possible. Unfortunately, losing the ability to detect the subtle social clues that help you know when you’re being doused with sarcasm or ...

Sarcasm is a great way to hide things. A funny yet biting comment can hide insecurities, motivations, or true feelings. If you don’t want people to get too close to you, you can keep them at a safe ...

If there's such a thing as a congenital smart aleck, Rachel Mosteller is it. The 27-year-old Houston journalist has been ready with a well-timed barb since her elementary-school years. "I made my ...

Can he be anymore iconic? The late Matthew Perry's sarcastic banter as Chandler Bing in Friends helped countless English learners perfect their witty jabs. (Getty Images, Everett Collection) With the ...

Donald Trump claimed he was being "sarcastic" when he told reporters he didn't think heaven was in the cards for him last ...

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Donald Trump, who has been bringing up heaven in almost all his conversations, in a recent interview with Laura Ingraham, decoded what he actually meant by the statement. Trump revealed that he was ...

Mercury, the planet of communication, governs Geminis, who are naturally talkative. They enjoy experimenting with language and may quickly transition between sarcasm, humor, and witty banter. Because ...

Oscar Wilde once suggested that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Well, to hell with Oscar Wilde. Sarcasm has been a saving grace in my life. It's an awesome defense mechanism, for starters, but ...