Lexicography
Friday, October 8th, 2004 12:20 amFrom the Dictionary.com entry for "sarcasm":
So sarcasm is something that uses sarcasm or sarcastic language. That really clears things up. I could write a whole dictionary like this, e.g.
# A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule.
# The use of sarcasm.
So sarcasm is something that uses sarcasm or sarcastic language. That really clears things up. I could write a whole dictionary like this, e.g.
Cat n. A catty kind of animal.
George Bush n., pejorative A bushy kind of George.