Meaning of snarky | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.
   humorous, informal, often
2. Irritable, irritated.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“In spite of its inherent banality, and because my editors let⟳ me relieve my dyspepsia by writing snarky captions, it is regularly one of the more popular destinations on the Globe and Mail website.”

“'I hate⟳ you,' she said briefly, and Philip understood. 'I couldn't help⟳ it,' he said; 'I did want⟳ to do something by myself.' And Lucy understood. 'And besides,' he said, 'I was coming back for you. Don't be snarky about it, Lu.”

“'E barks. "I'll do me work⟳ meself, yeh 'ear?" An' then 'e gits so snarky that I clear.”

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