sarky
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of sarky
By shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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Of course, this does mean that I’ve painted myself into a corner where I get a ton of sarky comments pointing out that Leeds isn’t by the sea, but I can live with it.
From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2019
On their debut, vocalist Charlie Steen rotates through sarky aloofness, sneering contempt and serious feeling, his band taking on glitter-glam, the psych end of Britpop and indie disco anthems around him.
From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2018
Do you think your loudmouth, sarky reputation means people don't always get your sense of humour?
From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2013
He's not a natural with the public, I'd say – it's as if he knows he can't be too clever, or witty, or sarky.
From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2012
Dead sarky, Mum can be, even though she tells me off for it.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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