1
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting
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2
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 tone is snarky, combative, and unmistakably modeled on the president's online persona.
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Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
When the professor pushed back, Kohberger called him ‘snarky,’ the documents said.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
The snarky nature and physical familiarity point directly to this woman being Claire’s mother.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In early spring, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson delivered a snarky quip while describing the dire and unprecedented budget shortfall facing the city.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
When the professor pushed back, Kohberger called him ‘snarky,’ the documents said.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
The snarky nature and physical familiarity point directly to this woman being Claire’s mother.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In early spring, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson delivered a snarky quip while describing the dire and unprecedented budget shortfall facing the city.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for snarky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarky
Adjective
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However, such symptoms are hard to attribute to vaccines because infants can be irritable or fussy regardless of vaccination.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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When the caffeine wears off, children may have a headache and feel irritable or tired.—
Dr. Mark Corkins,
Boston Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Notably absent was Jennette McCurdy, who played Carly's sarcastic sidekick Sam in the original series.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Denise – scrappy, sarcastic, and clever – at first was hostile towards Steven, but that passionate annoyance later evolved into teasing, affectionate companionship.—
Sarah John,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The conflict plays out against the backdrop of stunning visuals, leaning into the film's name as the characters battle in icy blue oceans and attempt to escape fiery explosions.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maple and oak leaves blaze in brilliant yellows, fiery reds, and deep oranges, set against the lush green of the forest floor.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And the show has to be satirical.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Kuang's latest is a satirical look at the brutal nature of academia.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Snarky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarky. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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