snide

[ snahyd ]

/ snaɪd /

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adjective, snid·er, snid·est.

derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner: snide remarks about his boss.

Origin of snide

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain

OTHER WORDS FROM snide

snidely, adverbsnideness, noun

Words nearby snide

snick, snicker, snickersnee, snicket, Snickometer, snide, sniff, sniff at, sniffer, sniffer dog, sniffish

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Example sentences from the Web for snide

In the following issue, The Group was the subject of a snide, imperious review by Norman Mailer.
American Dreams, 1963: ‘The Group’ by Mary McCarthy|Nathaniel Rich|July 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For all the snide comments from the right, the word is getting passed on.
Republicans Laugh, But Women Relate to 'The Life of Julia'|Judith Grey|May 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
For his part, Newt Gingrich has clearly been honing his persona as condescending, arch, snide Big Thinker.
Rick Perry Unleashes His Inner Cowboy in Fox News Debate|Michelle Cottle|January 17, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Michael Medved says this approach amounts to snide religion-bashing.
Bill Keller’s Religious Test|Michael Medved|August 30, 2011|DAILY BEAST

I think you can be in disagreement with a president you support without being disrespectful or nasty or snide.
Rush Limbaugh's TV Nemesis|Howard Kurtz|December 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The "snide" recognized at once that the two young fellows were "on to him," as the saying goes.
The Twin Ventriloquists|Old Sleuth
The "snide" was actually caught with his ear to the keyhole, so suddenly had the door opened.
The Twin Ventriloquists|Old Sleuth
He did not know what the hand was he was pitted against, but he had been let in to gamblers' tricks, that is, "snide" gamblers.
A Desperate Chance|Old Sleuth (Harlan P. Halsey)
Some of the sporting papers talked of this as a snide affair, and refused to give either of the men credit for the battle.
The Life and Adventures of Ben Hogan, the Wickedest Man in the World|Benedict Hogan
Some newscast would be sure to get hold of the story and there'd be snide accusations.
Tinker's Dam|Joseph Tinker

British Dictionary definitions for snide (1 of 2)

snide¹

/ (snaɪd) /

adjective

Also: snidey (ˈsnaɪdɪ) (of a remark, etc) maliciously derogatory; supercilious

counterfeit; sham

noun

slang sham jewellery

Derived forms of snide

snidely, adverbsnideness, noun

Word Origin for snide

C19: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for snide (2 of 2)

snide²