Definition of snark
informal
: an attitude or expression of mocking irreverence and sarcasm … no human endeavor is beyond snark these days, so lots of people enjoy hijacking a corporation's marketing hashtag to mock the company … — Paul McFedries
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Recent Examples of snark from the Web
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Platforms like Twitter, beloved by Sasse and Trump alike, thrive on outrage, reduction, and snark.
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The security industry’s most informative podcast, hosted weekly by Australian Patrick Gray, offers a news roundup with the right blend of snark and insight from top infosec pros.
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Origin and Etymology of snark
back-formation from snarky
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