Mocking use of irony (7)

I believe the answer is:

sarcasm

(Other definitions for sarcasm that I've seen before include "Mordancy" , "insulting language" , "The use of irony to mock" , "Gibe" , "Scornful attitude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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