sarcasm ˈsɑːkaz(ə)m / Noun Plural noun: sarcasms 1. the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. "she didn't like the note of sarcasm in his voice" synonyms: derision, mockery, ridicule, satire, irony, scorn, sneering, scoffing, gibing, taunting; trenchancy, mordancy, acerbity; rare causticity, mordacity "his voice was heavy with sarcasm. I was listening to a comedian the other day and it seems other cultures and people have a problem of understanding British sarcasm. Although it could be a problem initially after a while you will understand the rules and begin to realize you can be sarcastic as the average Tom, Dick or Harry. There are certain rules, there are certain professions that due to their serious nature they cannot be sarcastic. An extreme will be a medical doctor, funeral director, primary school teacher, police officer, solider, nurse, etc. However, there are professions that they are contractually obliged to be sarcastic e.g. a comedian,