snarky

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsnɑr.ki/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsnɑː.ki/

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Adjective

Positive snarky

Comparative snarkier

Superlative snarkiest

1. (informal) If you are snarky, you say something in a sarcastic or snide way; usually because you are irritated, but also sometimes to be funny.

   I was asking you a serious question. There's no reason to be snarky with me.

   I don't know what's wrong with Joan. I told her it was raining outside and she said, "Thanks for the news flash" in a really snarky way.

Related words

• snark
• snarkily