\Sar"casm\, n. [F. sarcasme, L. sarcasmus, Gr.
sarkasmo`s, from sarka`zein to tear flesh like dogs, to bite
the lips in rage, to speak bitterly, to sneer, fr. sa`rx,
sa`rkos, flesh.]
A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered
with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a
cutting jest.
      The sarcasms of those critics who imagine our art to be
      a matter of inspiration.                 --Sir J.
                                               Reynolds.
Syn: Satire; irony; ridicule; taunt; gibe.