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snide

American  
[snahyd] / snaɪd /

adjective

snider, snidest

  1. derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner.

    snide remarks about his boss.
snide 1 British  
/ snaɪd /

adjective

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

  2. counterfeit; sham

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noun

  1. slang sham jewellery

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snide 2 British  
/ snaɪd /

verb

  1. dialect to fill or load

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Other Word Forms

  • snidely adverb
  • snideness noun

Etymology

Origin of snide

First recorded in 1860–65; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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Ms. Jackson is no apologist—her James has flaws aplenty—but where prior historians offered snide caricature, she portrays a complex leader who was “intelligent, resilient, idiosyncratic, irascible, guileful and witty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

My measly basket is filled with nothing but candy, earning a few snide looks from my cashier.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

But even his coverage, though near-manic at times and full of snide remarks regarding Ventura’s testimony, also concerns itself with how well the legal teams are doing—it is no Depp/Heard situation.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025

Those close to her said that Kaemmerer, who retired in 2003, was able to deal with the scrutiny and snide remarks because she was an optimist who saw the best in people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Harry was even glad to see him, because he was company, albeit of a snide and taunting kind.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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