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单词 snarky
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Definition of snarky in English:

snarky

adjectivesnarkier, snarkiest ˈsnɑːkiˈsnɑrki
North American informal
  • Snide and sharply critical.

    snarky remarks
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But mostly, being the writerly/vindictive type, I've looked forward to handing in the most subtly snarky resignation letter ever penned.
    • But she ignored me… either that, or gave some snarky remark.
    • How much can one miss the Great Eye Roll, the snarky remarks, the sarcasm, the feeling that no matter what you do, you'll just never please your child?
    • You two were throwing snarky remarks at each other as though you were both fighting for the same guy.
    • I spent an hour writing a post about this and it was all sarcastic and snarky and I was very proud of it.
    Synonyms
    acerbic, sarcastic, sharp, sardonic, satirical, scathing, cutting, razor-edged

Origin

Early 20th century: from dialect snark 'snore, snort', 'find fault' (see snark2).

 
 

Definition of snarky in US English:

snarky

adjectiveˈsnärkēˈsnɑrki
North American informal
  • 1(of a person, words, or a mood) sharply critical; cutting; snide.

    the kid who makes snarky remarks in class
    Example sentencesExamples
    • But mostly, being the writerly/vindictive type, I've looked forward to handing in the most subtly snarky resignation letter ever penned.
    • I spent an hour writing a post about this and it was all sarcastic and snarky and I was very proud of it.
    • How much can one miss the Great Eye Roll, the snarky remarks, the sarcasm, the feeling that no matter what you do, you'll just never please your child?
    • But she ignored me… either that, or gave some snarky remark.
    • You two were throwing snarky remarks at each other as though you were both fighting for the same guy.
    Synonyms
    acerbic, sarcastic, sharp, sardonic, satirical, scathing, cutting, razor-edged
    1. 1.1 Cranky; irritable.
      Bobby's always a bit snarky before his nap
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Maybe there is something about small dog we are missing - some snarky, angry side - because all we saw was something so tiny Alex could hold him in one of his palms and literally sneeze him across the room.
      • Oh, there are stoic Russians, cranky hitmen, brain-dead cops, snarky FBI guys and, yes, as you remember from the trailer, goats.
      • But then, they're not snarky freelancers like I am.

Origin

Early 20th century: from dialect snark ‘snore, snort’, ‘find fault’ (see snark).

 
 
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