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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Since he began his gig, friends who are wary of AI have been making snarky comments about his work.

From The Wall Street Journal

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