adjective
snide
snyd
adjective
1
Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.
"He made a snide comment about her cooking."
"Her snide tone made it clear she didn't mean the compliment."
How to Use Snide
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInsulting in an indirect, sneaky way rather than saying something outright rude.
Easily confused with
snied
Common pairings
a snide remark
snide comment
a snide tone
Word Forms
snider comparative, snides plural, snidest superlative
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a dialect word meaning "sharp" or "cutting."