snark
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8.6
- noun
- /snɑrk/
- Informal
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pulla (informal)
- I have a moment for snark, but none for organizing an actual argument.
- Twitter snark
Do you regret some of the mockery and the snark you use on Twitter and even in your show?
- Do you regret some of the mockery and the snark you use on Twitter and even in your show?
- But he he seems to like kind of really ace snark, you know, and I think that's kind of between him and Robin.
Examples
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I hope my criticisms of the answers are not considered snark or unnecessary scolding.
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How about we tone down the snark and keep this civil?
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Interesting theory, though, with just the proper amount of snark at the end.
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You see, when you commented, you failed to see the snark in your own words.
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There has been some grade-A quality snark here, and I do appreciate it.
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Simply bashing our own culture with a lot of snark does nothing valuable for anyone.
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Do you regret some of the mockery and the snark you use on Twitter and even in your show?
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All that said, the snark quotient has increased exponentially over the years.
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Usually, a rant is a gamble that snark and sarcasm will be mistaken for intellect and insight.
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Simply bashing our own culture with a lot of snark does nothing valuable for anyone.
Synonyms
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8.1
A short sarcastic remark that criticizes someone
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8.1
A short clever remark that surprises and amuses people
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7.9
An insulting remark meant to hurt someone
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3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
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5.6
A remark said to insult someone and show you do not respect them
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7.4
A short mocking remark meant to hurt or annoy someone
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7.2
A harshly critical comment that aims to hurt or mock someone
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6.3
A short sharp comment that sounds rude
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7.4
A mean comment that aims to hurt someone
A short sharp comment that criticizes someone in a hurtful or sarcastic way
A sharp, slightly bitter comment that can hurt feelings
A mean remark that hurts or criticizes someone
A bold, slightly rude comment that makes people laugh
A teasing remark said to make people laugh
A rude remark that criticizes or insults someone
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
Antonyms
How Sarcastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Snark for a clever, sarcastic remark probably comes from a short form of 'snide remark' and is like the adjective snarky, which means 'rude' or 'critical'. So, thinking of a 'snide remark' helps you remember that snark is a sharp, mocking comment.