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noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn | ||||||||
| 26% | 11 | Comedic use of words that sound similar to the intended words, but have completely different meanings | ||||||
noun • the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | ||||||||
| 25% | 12 | Using words to intentionally insult or belittle | ||||||
adjective • of or the nature of dysphemism | ||||||||
Mocking Words Intended To Insult Crossword Clue
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SARCASM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SARCASM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | Comedic use of words that sound similar to the intended words, but have completely different meanings | |
2 | Using words to intentionally insult or belittle | |
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