adjective
snarky
SNAH-kee
adjective
1
Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.
"She left a snarky comment under the celebrity's post."
How to Use Snarky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCuttingly sarcastic, usually in a knowing or smug way.
When to use it
Informal; common in online and casual speech.
Common pairings
a snarky remark
snarky tone
Word Forms
snarkier comparative, snarkiest superlative
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Etymology
From snark ("to snort") plus -y; the "sarcastic" meaning became widespread in the late 1990s.