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Definition of snide

snide

/snaɪd/
snide
Adverb:snidely
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Plural:snides
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• adjective

1

Derogatory or mocking in an indirect, sly, orsuperior way.

Example

"During the meeting, he made several snide remarks about his colleague's presentation."

2

British Counterfeit, fake, or inferior in quality.

Example

"The market stall was shut down for selling snide designer watches to unsuspecting tourists."

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• noun

1

British A counterfeit item or a deceitful, untrustworthy person.

Example

"He quickly realized the gold coin was a snide and refused to complete the purchase."

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• Rhymes for snide

• Nearby Words

snick
snicker
snickerdoodle
snide
snidely
snideness
sniff

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century as British cant or slang meaning 'counterfeit' or 'bogus'; its ultimate origin remains unknown, though its sense shifted in the early 20th century toward sly, derogatory mockery.

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