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snarky

snarky

37 7.9
Being rude in a clever, mocking way
  • adjective
  • /ˈsnɑrki/
  • Informal
translation icon : sarcástico
  • No need to be snarky about it.
  • a snarky comment
  • a snarky tweet
  • a snarky remark

I look slash looked like a snarky little shit.

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Examples

  • His natural tendency was to be a little snarky, but he tried to disguise it under a patina of false goodwill.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • And when I do, sometimes I'm I can be pretty snarky, but it's all in good fun.

  • All those times I asked you for help, you were always so full of some snarky comments, remember?

  • Snarky, but I'll allow it.

  • I wish this was more of a snarky joke than it is, sadly.

    Blog text (1)
  • Like, snarky, silly YouTube videos are in very large supply.

  • Gentlemen, we've made it to the end without being as snarky as most of the Internet was about this presentation.

  • And I write snarky emails, but that's bad.

  • So it's important not to engage with the snarky critics because this isn't for them.

  • I couldn't help but laugh at her snarky remarks during the meeting.

Synonyms

sarcastic
vssnarky
99 4.0

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

is more specifically humorous and scornful rather than just ironic criticism
snide
vssnarky
26 7.5

Saying mocking or hurtful things in a quiet indirect way

is openly scornful and ironically humorous rather than quietly sly
wry
vssnarky
21 7.5

Showing dry, slightly mocking humor and not taking things seriously

is harsher and more openly scornful rather than quietly dry
snippy
vssnarky
18 6.7

Being short and rude in the way someone speaks

is more mocking and humorously scornful rather than merely curt
sardonic
vssnarky
9 8.1

Showing mocking, bitter humor that makes fun of people

is equally scornful but emphasizes sarcastic criticism in tone
alecky
vssnarky
  • Informal
2 9.5

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

is more contemptuously humorous and scornful rather than merely cheeky
quippy
vssnarky
1 8.1

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

is darker and more scornful using irony to criticize rather than play
narky
vssnarky
  • UK
1 9.9

Having a sharp, unfriendly tone that criticizes others

is more playful and witty while keeping a scornful edge
snidery
vssnarky
9.9

Having a mean or hurtful tone that makes people feel small

is more ironic and humorously scornful rather than direct insult
sarky
vssnarky
  • UK
9.9

To say mocking or rude things to tease someone

is similar but not tied to that informal British label
sneery
vssnarky
8.8

Having a rude, mocking look or voice that shows dislike

is more humorously ironic while still carrying scornful judgment

Antonyms

348 2.8

Willing to give help or comfort when someone needs it

239 2.5

Being honest and showing what you really feel

How Snarky

biting
5.4
sarcastic
99 4.0
snide
26 7.5
snarky
  • Informal
37 7.9
wry
21 7.5
ironic
49 4.8

Surface Forms

snarky positive

Morphology

snarky = snark (transparent) = snark + y

The adjective is formed by adding the productive suffix '-y' to 'snark', yielding 'having the quality of/snark-like', which directly matches the sense.

Etymology

Snarky comes from the word snark, meaning 'a mean or mocking remark', and it may be related to words like 'snarl' or 'snide'. Picture someone 'snorting' a quick, biting comment — short and a little angry. That's why snarky means sarcastic and mocking.