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SNARKY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does snarky mean?
• SNARKY (adjective)
The adjective SNARKY has 1 sense:
1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
Familiarity information: SNARKY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
Synonyms:
sardonic; snarky
Context example:
a wry pleasure to be...reminded of all that one is missing
Similar:
sarcastic (expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds)
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