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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting
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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
The snarky SecUnit just got a sizable jolt of Hollywood creative juice with the recent announcement that the sci-fi comedy series Murderbot will return for a second season, as announced last week by Apple TV+.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 July 2025
What began as a snarky response quickly snowballed into a meme, as commentators focused on their favorite lines from the book.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The show, based on a novella by the author Martha Wells, follows a snarky private-security cyborg (played by Alexander Skarsgård) assigned to protect a group of scientists investigating a mostly uncharted planet.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
Stone had no choice but to agree — albeit with her usual snarky humor.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 July 2025
What began as a snarky response quickly snowballed into a meme, as commentators focused on their favorite lines from the book.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The show, based on a novella by the author Martha Wells, follows a snarky private-security cyborg (played by Alexander Skarsgård) assigned to protect a group of scientists investigating a mostly uncharted planet.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
Stone had no choice but to agree — albeit with her usual snarky humor.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarky
Adjective
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Despite its self-destructive proclivities, the irritable giant has managed to make, and keep, a friend.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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And as trade speculation has risen, Harris reported a sarcastic one-word retort from the pitcher.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Their dynamic is not entirely unlike that of the upstart Nomi and established Cristal in Showgirls or the sarcastic Devon and beatific Michaela in Sirens: On one hand, Sophie wants to be as confident and self-possessed as Margo, as comfortable in her own skin and her desires.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Alfredo Gutierrez was not just the fiery activist that many remember.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The poem is part love quest, part account of Italy’s battles; in places profoundly serious, in places satiric.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Neither damning nor satiric, W. is oddly wistful, almost regretful — rare sentiments in a Stone film.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Snarky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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