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   snarky

   /ˈsnɑːki/

   adjective

   • 1. critical or mocking in an indirect or sarcastic way: informal North American "snarky remarks"
   • ▪ bad-tempered or irritable: informal North American "Bobby's always a bit snarky before his nap"

   Word Origin early 20th century: from dialect snark ‘snore, snort’, ‘find fault’ (see snark2).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › snarkySnarky Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 30, 2012 · The meaning of SNARKY is crotchety, snappish. How to use snarky in a sentence. Snarky vs. Sarcastic.

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   SNARKY definition: 1. criticizing someone in an annoyed way and trying to hurt their feelings: 2. criticizing someone…. Learn more.

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   Snarky originally meant "cranky or bad-tempered." By the end of the 20th century, it took on the additional meaning of "irreverent or contemptuous." When you say something snarky, you're probably trying to be funny, but in a biting or mean way.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySNARKY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SNARKY meaning: 1. criticizing someone in an annoyed way and trying to hurt their feelings: 2. criticizing someone…. Learn more.

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   Informal unpleasant and scornful.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › snarkySNARKY Synonyms: 177 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for SNARKY: irritable, fiery, petulant, peevish, irascible, snappish, grumpy, waspish; Antonyms of SNARKY: friendly, outgoing, cordial, affable, gregarious, sweet, genial, amiable

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective snarky. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of snarky adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Snarky definition: Rudely sarcastic or disrespectful; snide.

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    Aug 19, 2024 · snarky (comparative snarkier, superlative snarkiest) (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.