Words at Play : Simple but Intelligent Word Choices
Definition:
marked by sharp or biting sarcasm; very harsh and critical
Words It Might Replace:
critical, hostile, snarky; nasty; sarcastic
Example:
"This world loves bickering buddies.... [T]here's plenty of fondness for comedies built around caustic and amusing backandforths between two people that, at the drop of a hat, either want to kill each other or cuddle." Christopher Bell, blogs.indiewire.com, April 27, 2011