snarly
1 Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of snarly1
First recorded in 1790–1800; snarl 1 + -y 1
Origin of snarly2
Example Sentences
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Her understated androgyny was paired with a shout-singing vocal style that had a snarly, monotone curl laced with abandon and disregard for convention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
She was a bit snarly at first, he added.
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2022
“Drivers are generally snarly because they are tired, they’re hungry, and their schedules suck, and they tend to take it out on other people.”
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022
Because quick as you please, he returns, all grody and snarly.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2019
I recognized him, recognized his flattop of blonded hair with the ornamental frontal curl, the snarly lips, the athletic lumber.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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