snarky

[ snahr-kee ]

adjective

, snark·i·er, snark·i·est.

1. testy or irritable; short.
2. having a rudely critical tone or manner:

   snarky humor.

snarky

/ ˈsnɒːkɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   unpleasant and scornful

Other Words From

• snarki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of snarky¹

snark ² + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of snarky¹

C20: from sarcastic + nasty

Example Sentences

"The speech was much softer and less snarky than his recent speeches," Lev Nachman, a political scientist at the National Taiwan University, told the BBC in reference to Thursday's address.

From BBC

By this film, you’re either already in the tank for Reynolds’ snarky, self-referential material, or watching this sounds like absolute hell.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is going to sound really snarky, but I think people who oppose instituting an address system don’t realize how inconsiderate they are to everyone else,” Bjerre said.

From Los Angeles Times

That did not include carrying an umbrella during his remarks in front of 10 Downing Street, where Mr. Sunak was drenched in a spring shower that yielded a flood of snarky headlines.

From New York Times

“On Twitter you get to see if somebody is funny, if somebody is snarky, if somebody is really smart.”

From Salon

Related Words

• cynical
• snide