New Word A Day

Mordant

Pronounced < more-dent >

It means:  a sarcastic cruel and biting wit

Daily use:  The bully once had a mordant sense of humor.  He was very nice now.

Memory trick: 

mordant

mord (reminds of)  =  mortified or shocked surprise

ant (reminds of)  =  a small bug or very little

 Mortifying words will make someone feel very small

Listen: Mordant