กระทบกระเทียบ
be sarcastic
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- 1 be sarcastic、make sarcastic remarks、satirize、mock indirectly
This word means to criticize or attack someone indirectly through sarcastic or pointed remarks. It has a negative tone and suggests words meant to sting without saying the criticism plainly.
be sarcastic、make sarcastic remarks、satirize、mock indirectly
Used as a verb, it describes making sarcastic or indirect remarks aimed at someone.
Learning notes
Explanation
กระทบกระเทียบ is about indirect verbal criticism: saying something pointed enough for the target to understand, without stating the criticism directly. Common patterns include พูดกระทบกระเทียบ and พูดจากระทบกระเทียบ. It is not neutral teasing; it usually implies a negative, unpleasant, or hurtful tone.
Usage
It is used in everyday conversation, family situations, workplaces, and online comments when someone hints at criticism or resentment without naming it directly. It often describes another person’s unpleasant way of speaking.
Caution
Using it about your own speech sounds like admitting you made a sarcastic or hurtful jab. For joking or friendly teasing, ล้อเล่น or แซว is usually more appropriate.
Differences from similar words
1 be sarcastic synonyms
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ประชด often means making a more obvious ironic or spiteful remark, sometimes by saying the opposite of what is meant. กระทบกระเทียบ focuses more on indirect, pointed criticism aimed at someone.
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แซว can be friendly teasing among people who know each other well. กระทบกระเทียบ is more negative and suggests a sarcastic jab rather than playful teasing.