Definitions

snark

[snahrk] / snɑrk /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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sarcasm, sarcastic remark n.
make sarcastic remarks v.

NOUN

sarcasm, sarcastic remark

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acerbity barb cheek crack gibe mockery raillery retort riposte sarcasm sass sideswipe sniping snippiness swipe wisecrack zinger

STRONG

astringency badinage jeer mordancy quip scorn smack talk snarl snideness taunt

WEAK

criticism insult sharp words wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amiability civility courtesy diplomacy etiquette gentleness good humor good-naturedness grace graciousness mannerliness politeness respectfulness

STRONG

affability compliment delicacy mellowness pleasantry restraint tact

VERB

make sarcastic remarks

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gibe mock retort riposte sass shoot shoot back shoot off one's mouth snipe swipe wisecrack zing

STRONG

jeer quip sideswipe smack talk snarl taunt

WEAK

criticize insult lambaste

Antonyms

STRONG

act with decorum be civil be courteous be friendly be gracious mind one's manners

WEAK

affirm be tactful commend compliment congratulate ingratiate speak highly of

Example Sentences

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snark

You’re choosing the wrong books,” says Jeselnik, his voice likely ringing with his signature snark because he, for the most part, knows otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Elon Musk is exempted from our general snark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Snappiness and snark are hallmarks of his earliest series, but eventually Tartakovsky realized that the barrage of dialogue allowed audiences to understand what was going on without feeling it.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026

You’ll read snark from a body-for-squash nerd in a financial newspaper and think: When did The Wall Street Journal get a sports section?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026

I’m about to snark about it to Simon, but then I spot the pavilion—and my heart catches in my throat.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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