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Snarky vs. Sarcastic

Some have questioned whether snarky is a real word. There can be no doubt that it is; the adjective has been recorded in English since 1906. Its original meaning, “crotchety, snappish,” has largely been overtaken, however, by the far more frequently-encountered sense “sarcastic, impertinent or irreverent.”The precise difference between utterances described as sarcastic and snarky will vary somewhat based on the individual using each word. Some feel that sarcastic usually implies irony, or stating the opposite of what is really intended (for example, “thank you so much for your promptness” spoken to someone who arrives late), whereas snarky implies simple impertinence or irreverence (as when Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess asks Isobel Crawley, “does it ever get cold on the moral high ground?”)

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The writer at No. 10, Fred Mustard Stewart, died last February at 74. His obituary in The Guardian contained this snarky observation: "Year in, year out, the 600-page mark did not daunt him."

Dwight Garner, New York Times Book Review, 24 Feb. 2008 Edwards says his notorious $400 haircut and his 28,000-square-foot house are the obsessions of the media, not "normal voters." (He does have a snarkier press corps than RFK. Not only did reporters not criticize the size of Kennedy's Virginia mansion, they wrote fawning prose about the senator in the hopes of scoring an invitation.)

Jonathan Darman, Newsweek, 30 July 2007 If your coworker confronts you, admit you were wrong. But don't overexplain your snarky comment—she may get angrier.

Margaret Magnarelli, Glamour, April 2002 Even when he pays someone a compliment, it comes out snarky; recently Valentine said he thought Atlanta's Bobby Cox should be named National League Manager of the Year "because he's had to manage this year." It doesn't matter that until Monday, Valentine managed 1,703 games without making the playoffs.

S. L. Price, Sports Illustrated, 11 Oct. 1999 working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting with champagne as a lubricant, she unleashed an unending series of snarky comments for the duration of the wedding reception See More

Recent Examples on the Web The state may have two Democratic senators (even if snarky Democrats like to question whether Senator Kyrsten Sinema really is one of them).

Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Little Kaavia looks at the camera and makes some snarky faces as Union continues to laugh.

Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 Other lyrics take a snarky approach to Governor Charlie Baker.

Shealagh Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Hosting an awards show these days is considered a pretty thankless job, with little upside — dwindling ratings, snarky social media posts and rigid formats that are tough to change.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2022 The resume gimmick makes her real-life firing something of a cruel irony that is rife for snarky Twitter humor.

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 The show has come under scrutiny from fans for its outlandish storylines, and several memes and snarky tweets popped up as a result.

Amber Dowling, Variety, 16 May 2022 Green stars as a tired teacher who seeks revenge against his snarky students in Last the Night, which hits theaters Friday.

Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 Rather than accuse Rose of breaking their unspoken pact, Charlotte makes snarky comments.

New York Times, 26 June 2022 See More

单词	snarky
释义	snarky adjective ˈsnär-kē 1 : crotchety, snappish 2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner snarky lyrics snarkily ˈsnär-kə-lē adverb Did you know? Snarky vs. Sarcastic Some have questioned whether snarky is a real word. There can be no doubt that it is; the adjective has been recorded in English since 1906. Its original meaning, “crotchety, snappish,” has largely been overtaken, however, by the far more frequently-encountered sense “sarcastic, impertinent or irreverent.”The precise difference between utterances described as sarcastic and snarky will vary somewhat based on the individual using each word. Some feel that sarcastic usually implies irony, or stating the opposite of what is really intended (for example, “thank you so much for your promptness” spoken to someone who arrives late), whereas snarky implies simple impertinence or irreverence (as when Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess asks Isobel Crawley, “does it ever get cold on the moral high ground?”) Synonyms choleric crabby cranky cross crotchety fiery grouchy grumpy irascible irritable peevish perverse pettish petulant prickly quick-tempered raspy ratty short-tempered snappish snappy snippety snippy stuffy testy waspish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The writer at No. 10, Fred Mustard Stewart, died last February at 74. His obituary in The Guardian contained this snarky observation: "Year in, year out, the 600-page mark did not daunt him." Dwight Garner, New York Times Book Review, 24 Feb. 2008 Edwards says his notorious $400 haircut and his 28,000-square-foot house are the obsessions of the media, not "normal voters." (He does have a snarkier press corps than RFK. Not only did reporters not criticize the size of Kennedy's Virginia mansion, they wrote fawning prose about the senator in the hopes of scoring an invitation.) Jonathan Darman, Newsweek, 30 July 2007 If your coworker confronts you, admit you were wrong. But don't overexplain your snarky comment—she may get angrier. Margaret Magnarelli, Glamour, April 2002 Even when he pays someone a compliment, it comes out snarky; recently Valentine said he thought Atlanta's Bobby Cox should be named National League Manager of the Year "because he's had to manage this year." It doesn't matter that until Monday, Valentine managed 1,703 games without making the playoffs. S. L. Price, Sports Illustrated, 11 Oct. 1999 working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting with champagne as a lubricant, she unleashed an unending series of snarky comments for the duration of the wedding reception See More Recent Examples on the Web The state may have two Democratic senators (even if snarky Democrats like to question whether Senator Kyrsten Sinema really is one of them). Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 Little Kaavia looks at the camera and makes some snarky faces as Union continues to laugh. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 Other lyrics take a snarky approach to Governor Charlie Baker. Shealagh Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Hosting an awards show these days is considered a pretty thankless job, with little upside — dwindling ratings, snarky social media posts and rigid formats that are tough to change. Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2022 The resume gimmick makes her real-life firing something of a cruel irony that is rife for snarky Twitter humor. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 The show has come under scrutiny from fans for its outlandish storylines, and several memes and snarky tweets popped up as a result. Amber Dowling, Variety, 16 May 2022 Green stars as a tired teacher who seeks revenge against his snarky students in Last the Night, which hits theaters Friday. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 Rather than accuse Rose of breaking their unspoken pact, Charlotte makes snarky comments. New York Times, 26 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology dialectal snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate First Known Use 1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1 snarky adjective 1 as in irritable easily irritated or annoyed working all day with such snarky jerks is exhausting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance irritable fiery petulant peevish snappish snippy irascible grumpy grouchy waspish crotchety testy crabby cross passionate pettish raspy choleric cranky sensitive stuffy snippety curmudgeonly short-tempered snappy perverse short cantankerous ornery snarly prickly contentious querulous argumentative surly ratty quick-tempered belligerent out of humor disagreeable pugnacious combative dyspeptic bilious bellicose out of sorts fretful pouty ill-humored sulky tetchy off-colored ill-tempered huffy truculent sullen scrappy off-color quarrelsome ill-natured bearish fractious touchy disputatious cross-grained thin-skinned hot-blooded Antonyms & Near Antonyms friendly affable sweet outgoing cordial amiable gregarious genial extroverted companionable sociable extraverted agreeable carefree good-natured easygoing stoic relaxed tolerant patient good-tempered stoical happy-go-lucky well-disposed forbearing uncomplaining understanding obliging long-suffering See More 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 Synonyms & Similar Words sarcastic satiric satirical barbed acidic sardonic acid acerbic caustic scathing biting cynical corrosive ironic smart-alecky smart-mouthed tart smart-aleck pungent acrid mordant sharp acidulous cutting scalding harsh blunt flippant wry acerb sour ironical concise poignant trenchant incisive spiky facetious gruff sharp-tongued brisk cross dry vitriolic snippy curt pithy brusque severe tongue-in-cheek resentful bitter abrupt terse succinct acrimonious keen spikey sourish backhanded stringent insincere tartish crisp snippety brusk rough Antonyms & Near Antonyms amusing playful waggish merry mild gentle droll bland sportive polite diplomatic suave good-natured urbane good-humored smooth gracious affable cordial hospitable genial sociable See More
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