Definitions

snarky

[snahr-kee] / ˈsnɑr ki /

ADJECTIVE

judgmental

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cynical snide

STRONG

irascible irreverent sarcastic spiteful testy

WEAK

abrasive caustic cutting impertinent irritable scornful short-tempered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle loving

STRONG

calm kind nice

WEAK

mild moderate patient

Example Sentences

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Her firing triggered an immediate rush of snarky content across social media, and a sharp a comment or two from prominent politicians.

From Los Angeles Times

I was about to type back a snarky reply, but I stopped myself.

From Literature

If snarky remarks are emailed or direct-messaged to you, screenshot and print them out.

From MarketWatch

Being a snarky 16-year-old boy, I couldn’t care less about society ladies or their suitors.

From The Wall Street Journal

I wait for Brandon to add something snarky, and when he doesn’t, I wonder if he has a gentler side, like Denny.

From Literature