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snarky

/ˈsnɑːr.ki/
snark · y
Adverb:snarkily
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• adjective

1

Sharply critical, sarcastic, or irreverent in tone or manner.

Example

"He left several snarky comments on the article instead of offering constructive feedback."

2

British Irritable, short-tempered, or grumpy.

Example

"The lack of sleep made everyone a bit snarky during the morning meeting."

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• Rhymes for snarky

• Nearby Words

snarer
snark
snarkily
snarky
snarl
snarlingly
snarly

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century, 'snarky' derives from the British dialectal verb 'snark' (meaning 'to snort' or 'to find fault'), which shares imitative Germanic roots with 'snore' and 'snort'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snarky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snarky
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