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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
Organizers hope so, given the level of discourse on platforms like X. A certain number of snarky comments are expected, but officials hope a consensus of valuable public opinions will emerge and help guide policymaking.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Her brothers are watching, as are the fans and the media, including a particularly snarky TV talking head.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
With Miami already down to 10 men after scorer Tomás Avilés was sent off in the 23rd minute, Alonso Martínez grabbed a second for NYCFC on 56 minutes, minus the snarky celebration this time.
—Martin Rogers, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Every time someone publishes an interview or a profile of him, social media becomes inundated with snarky comments on his process, his immersion into his roles, his serious dedication to his craft.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Her brothers are watching, as are the fans and the media, including a particularly snarky TV talking head.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
With Miami already down to 10 men after scorer Tomás Avilés was sent off in the 23rd minute, Alonso Martínez grabbed a second for NYCFC on 56 minutes, minus the snarky celebration this time.
—Martin Rogers, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Every time someone publishes an interview or a profile of him, social media becomes inundated with snarky comments on his process, his immersion into his roles, his serious dedication to his craft.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarky
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Though most people benefit from eating more fiber, some may need to temporarily reduce their fiber intake to help their digestive system heal, such as during a flare-up of irritable bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.4 3.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Tornado Alley is a strip from Nebraska to Texas known for irritable weather systems.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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While Lucie is warm, vivacious, and a ray of light that shines off the page, Aiden is a grumpy, reluctant romantic who hides behind sarcastic quips.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a sarcastic comment brushed off as a joke, or unspoken expectations that fuel resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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For that red-hot setup, Selfridges placed a fiery red Jil Sander coat, straight from the brand’s spring 2025 runway, front and center.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 9) How bad could the North Sea tanker collision be for the environment? Crew member reveals harrowing details of fiery cargo ship crash off U.K.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Misery, a horror movie with a satiric streak, launched Bates’s film stardom.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The real star of the show, though, is not the satiric script or the campy performances, but rather how each character brings their own unique approach to dressing for the corporate ladder.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Snarky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarky. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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