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snarky
[ snahr-kee ]
/ ˈsnɑr ki /
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adjective, snark·i·er, snark·i·est.
testy or irritable; short.
having a rudely critical tone or manner: snarky humor.
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snarky
/ (ˈsnɒːkɪ) /
adjective snarkier or snarkiest
informal unpleasant and scornful
Word Origin for snarky
C20: from sarcastic + nasty
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