snarky

adjective

ˈsnär-kē How to pronounce snarky (audio)
Definition of snarkynext
1
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting

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2
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings with champagne as a lubricant, she unleashed an unending series of snarky comments for the duration of the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of snarky And now that Ormund’s gone after being killed in the most unceremonious of ways, Aegon’s our best hope for some snarky humor a la Tyrion Lannister. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Reddit itself is probably also eager to show that there is more to its platform than just snarky commentary or negative reviews. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 Please don’t slew-foot me with your snarky counterpoint that six of those nine straight victories came against the forever-inept Los Angeles Angels and the galactically overrated New York Mets. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The post got 352,000 views, and many snarky comments suggesting a call to a towing company would be a good remedy. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snarky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarky
  1. irritable
  2. sarcastic
  3. fiery
  4. satiric
Adjective
  • How skipping breakfast affects kids at school Nemours KidsHealth reports that kids who miss the morning meal often feel tired, restless or irritable by midmorning.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Skipping meals can negatively affect blood sugar levels and leave you feeling hungry, irritable, and unable to pay attention.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritable
Adjective
  • The department’s post drew skeptical and sarcastic reactions from commenters who wondered whether the missing $30 called for a public search.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Our second president, John Adams, was said to have had a sarcastic demeanor and made biting remarks about his contemporaries.
    — John Blumenthal, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Adjective
  • Kusama, known for her fiery red wig, lived by choice in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital for decades.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Film is an art form that ranges from the broadly entertaining to the sharply satirical and controversial.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of satiric

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