sarky

9.9

To say mocking or rude things to tease someone

adjective
/ˈsɑːki/

: sarcastico

His sarky humor often made serious conversations feel lighter.

I like the sarky thing kind of often like creeps in and I'm just like can't be genuine and nice.

Examples

I like the sarky thing kind of often like creeps in and I'm just like can't be genuine and nice.

Hannah (Sex & Relationships Education)
Return of other characters, the token sarky English guy is always a plus - Seasons - Wildlife (this has been severely lacking in all AC games).

Blog text (8)
When she made that sarky remark about his outfit, everyone laughed.
She had a sarky tone when she teased her friend about being late.

Synonyms

sarcastic

vssarky

99 4.0

Using words that say the opposite of what you mean to mock or hurt someone

is informal British and milder, mocking playfully rather than hurting

snarky

vssarky

Informal

37 7.9

Being rude in a clever, mocking way

is more playful and teasing rather than openly scornful or harsh

snide

vssarky

26 7.5

Saying mocking or hurtful things in a quiet indirect way

is more direct and lightly teasing rather than covertly insulting

wry

vssarky

21 7.5

Showing dry, slightly mocking humor and not taking things seriously

is more overtly teasing and slightly rude rather than quietly ironic

saucy

vssarky

Informal

21 5.8

Being playful and a little rude in a way that teases people

is sharper and more mocking rather than simply lively cheekiness

tongue-in-cheek

vssarky

Informal

15 7.4

Said jokingly and not meant to be taken seriously

is more directly teasing and a little rude rather than merely ironic

sardonic

vssarky

9 8.1

Showing mocking, bitter humor that makes fun of people

is less bitter and more playful than deeply cynical humour

alecky

vssarky

Informal

2 9.5

Being cheeky and trying to be clever in a way that annoys others

is more playful teasing and less openly disrespectful than smart attitude

quippy

vssarky

1 8.1

Saying quick clever remarks that are often funny and a little sarcastic

is more teasing and mildly rude rather than mainly witty play

narky

vssarky

1 9.9

Having a sharp, unfriendly tone that criticizes others

is less harsh and more teasing than a sharply critical tone

snidery

vssarky

9.9

Having a mean or hurtful tone that makes people feel small

is single, light teasing rather than ongoing sly disparagement

sneery

vssarky

8.8

Having a rude, mocking look or voice that shows dislike

is milder and more teasing rather than openly contemptuous or sneering

Antonyms

sincere

239 2.5

Being honest and showing what you really feel

earnest

57 4.3

Serious and sincere about what you say or do

How Sarcastic

scathing

19 7.7

sardonic

9 8.1

snarky

Informal

37 7.9

sarcastic

99 4.0

sarky

9.9

wry

21 7.5

teasing

2.7

Surface Forms

sarky positive

Etymology

The word sarky is British slang short for sarcastic, from sarcasm, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'to tear flesh' or 'to bite'. So a helpful way to remember sarky is to think of 'biting' or mocking words, which is exactly what being sarky means.