snide
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7.5
- adjective
- /snaɪd/
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despectivo
- The rest of us have to put up with the snide comments from 'mainstream' people.
- a snide comment
- a snide remark
Well, every few songs, Mark's make some snide comments about Creed.
- Well, every few songs, Mark's make some snide comments about Creed.
- Then, you know, young teenage son Baron making some snide joke.
- But, you know, if I'd fronted them out that day, if I'd gone, Hang on, this is snide.
- And your bubble of peace prevents those negative snide comments from getting inside of you and it protects your energy field.
Examples
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He always has a snide comment ready when someone shares their success.
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At the RNC, several speakers made snide remarks about President Obama playing golf.
Blog text (11) -
No wonder there were snide comments flying around the room.
Fiction book (2000) -
Some of them got quite snide about the whole affair.
Fiction book (1994) -
But he keeps making those snide little cracks.
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I am mostly silent, except for an occasional snide comment, during dinner.
Fiction book (1990) -
I don't pay you to make snide comments about my friends.
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I heard that snide remark from my sister.
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"His brother, Amir, was always ready with the snide comment."
Fiction book (2000) -
First they showed up on my doorstep, making snide remarks and threats," he recounted.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
18
6.7
Being short and rude in the way someone speaks
15
8.2
Showing strong dislike of someone or something, often used about words
4
8.9
Acting as if you are better than other people
1
5.9
Showing dislike and no respect in the face or voice
Having a mean or hurtful tone that makes people feel small
Having a rude, mocking look or voice that shows dislike
Antonyms
How Insulting
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word snide may come from old words meaning 'to cut' or 'a cheap copy'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a 'cutting' remark that hurts quietly, so a snide comment is an indirect, sly insult.