"sarkiness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From sarky + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sarky|ness}} sarky + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sarkiness (uncountable)
  1. (UK, informal) the quality of being sarky (sarcastic). Tags: UK, informal, uncountable
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