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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
Evans' snarky banter — ripped straight from the Movie Villain 101 playbook — combined with Gosling's Jason Bourne impression, makes for a wild ride.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Cycling journalist Ian Dille seems particularly snarky in addressing the Strickland/Armstrong relationship, smiling and laughing while discussing a situation that ended in murder.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth player Greg Lonsdale in 2021, the band is setting itself apart from any typical rock snorefest with snarky lyricism, compelling production and fresh electronic loops.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Her firing triggered an immediate rush of snarky content across social media, and a sharp a comment or two from prominent politicians.
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
Cycling journalist Ian Dille seems particularly snarky in addressing the Strickland/Armstrong relationship, smiling and laughing while discussing a situation that ended in murder.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth player Greg Lonsdale in 2021, the band is setting itself apart from any typical rock snorefest with snarky lyricism, compelling production and fresh electronic loops.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Her firing triggered an immediate rush of snarky content across social media, and a sharp a comment or two from prominent politicians.
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarky
Adjective
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That’s because the Moon is at odds with Mars today and everyone is irritable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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What are the symptoms of irritable bowel disease?—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, in a more intimate setting, the sullen and sometimes-sarcastic shadings of this longtime singer-songwriter should hark back to Folds’ fledgling days on the alt-music scene.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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And that fiery, vibrant red that fades after mere weeks?—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The fiery collision was one of America’s deadliest drunken driving crashes on record.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Part satirical, part political, the BAFTA-winning film and subsequent album, Fine Art — a level up from their 2018 Irish-language mixtape 3CAG — solidified Kneecap’s place in music, earning them fans worldwide who come out in droves to their gigs and turning them into a popular festival draw.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 May 2026
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The Boys is an American satirical dark comedy television show that flips the conventional superhero narrative on its head by imagining a society where superpowers are abused for influence and profit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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“Snarky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarky. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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