snide

adjective

ˈsnīd 

1

a

: false, counterfeit

b

: practicing deception : dishonest

a snide merchant

2

: unworthy of esteem : low

a snide trick

3

: slyly disparaging : insinuating

snide remarks

snidely adverb

snideness noun

Synonyms

• base
• contemptible
• currish
• despicable
• detestable
• dirty
• dishonorable
• execrable
• ignoble
• ignominious
• low
• low-down
• low-minded
• mean
• nasty
• paltry
• sordid
• vile
• wretched

Examples of snide in a Sentence

a snide trick to get the couple to gamble on a bet they had no real chance of winning

some small-time crook who was selling snide gems to gullible tourists

Recent Examples on the Web

Cameron Coleman Spreading misinformation with snide assurance, this right-wing commentator is the series’ equivalent of Tucker Carlson (or perhaps a more relevant figure, given the course Carlson’s career has taken). —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 June 2024

Oh, and Olivia Newton John, she of the snide reference above… that’s her on backing vocals. —Henry Everingham, SPIN, 17 Oct. 2024

Another is with their adoptive family, which is made up of an uptight aunt, a materialistic uncle, and seven snide cousins. —Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024

Dawkins the culture warrior could be snide, off-the-cuff, and downright toxic. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

snide

adjective

ˈsnīd 

1

: low entry 2 sense 9b, mean

a snide trick

2

: slyly uncomplimentary or insulting

snide remarks