27 Examples of Sarcasm

In general, figure of speech is figurative language used with the aim of giving an imaginative impression or creating a certain effect for the person who reads it (the reader). Furthermore, satire figure of speech is a figure of speech/language style used to hurt, insinuate someone or something, either using words that are opposite to the actual situation and intent as well as using actual words blatantly. Satire figure of speech is divided into several types, namely irony, cynicism, and sarcasm.

In the previous article, we discussed about irony figure of speech and the meaning of cynicism. So, on this occasion we will discuss the next type of satire, namely sarcasm. Furthermore, below, we will describe the meaning and examples of sarcasm figure of speech.

Definition

According to the Great Dictionary of Languages Indonesia (KBBI), sarcasm is the use ofword spicy to hurt the other person's heart; ridicule or harsh ridicule.

Meanwhile, a Russian writer named Fyodor Dostoyevsky argues that sarcasm is the last escape of pure and innocent people when the personal taste of their soul is violently and forcibly entered.

Sarcasm is a figure of speech /stylelanguage which is used to offend and insinuate someone or something directly without using figures of speech or the opposite word that is contrary to the intent to be conveyed.

The words used in sarcasm figure of speech can be in the form of insulting words that express anger/annoyance by using harsh words. This sarcasm is a figure of speech with the rudest satire among the other two types of satire.

Example of Sarcasm

• Shrimp brain, you can't just be told to do a very easy job like this. Then what can you do?
• Come here quickly, from the moment I called you, you're still fun playing there. Don't you have ears? Do I need to drag you here?
• Just let him dream, because that's all he can. He just doesn't have wealth and expertise, how will he make his dream come true.
• Why did you put this ladder here? Instead of helping our work, these stairs make this place even more cramped. Just throw this ladder over there!
• I don't care about her tears even if she cries blood. I won't be fooled again by her crocodile tears.
• What an ignorant child! From childhood we took care of you and we gave you food, now that you are grown up and successful in the overseas, you don't even think of us as your parents anymore. Is this your recompense for the parents who gave birth to and raised you?
• What did you come here for? We no longer need helpless and useless people like you.
• If you are unable to walk, you don't have to force it. Never mind, just accept the fact of your life that now you are disabled.
• Don't you ever invite him to your house when I'm around. I don't want to meet and get acquainted with your clumsy and lowly friend.
• Why are you still going down this road, can't you see the notice at the end of the alley that says this road is being repaired. Where are your eyes?
• I wouldn't be surprised if he failed the test this time. A dumb brain like hers wouldn't be able to pass the exam without cheating and help from others.
• Come on, don't dream that you can hang out with us. Even the cheapest drink we used to drink you can't afford.
• Are you sure she is the prettiest girl in this village? Just looking at his face and appearance I'm not interested at all. She doesn't even fall into the category of beauty at all.
• He really has no shame. He has been insulted and dishonorably dismissed because of his embezzlement of company funds. Sometimes now he still comes to the office and asks to go back to work.

• Don't you have a heart? Your mother is lying weak in the hospital, let alone to take care of her, you never even come to visit.
• I feel disgusted and want to throw up when I'm near him. His body stinks like he hasn't showered in a year.
• Never mind, don't you spend your money to buy medicine. All of that is just in vain, you just accept the fact that your height is destined to be below average.
• It's useless he went to high school until the S2 level. His speech was extremely rude and his impudent behavior was like that of an uneducated person.
• Don't dream that you can be the son-in-law of that respectable family. You are just a child from a poor and uneducated family. Even as their maid you will not be accepted.
• I'm so disappointed in you. You are a friend that I have considered like family. But it was you who was able to betray me like a sworn enemy. Go away from my life, you traitor!
• What a petty playboy! With a thin wallet and a standard face, you have dared to play with a woman's heart.
• You really are an ungrateful person. It's been a ride in this house, the dishes and dirty clothes you used, we also clean.
• If I had a sister like her, I definitely wouldn't want to admit it. He really doesn't know manners, like he doesn't have parents and only family.
• Are you sure you want to live in this residential area? Look around you, the environment is very dirty and neglected. The neighborhood here doesn't deserve to be called a residential area but more like a slum.
• Are you serious about introducing him to your parents? You better reconsider your intentions. Judging by his appearance and manner of dressing, I'm sure no parent would allow their daughter to have sex with a boy like that.
• You slacker, it's already noon you just woke up.
• I'm not in the mood to taste the food. It just doesn't smell good, let alone taste it. Poor my tongue, it might go numb from tasting the dish.

Thus the discussion of examples of sarcasm figure of speech. Hopefully this article is useful.