snide — derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
Pronunciation (IPA): /snaɪd/
Korean meaning: 빈정대는, 비꼬는, 냉소적인
Korean pronunciation: **스나**이드
Example Sentences
- His snide remarks about her new haircut made everyone uncomfortable.
- Instead of being helpful, she just made snide comments about my presentation.
- The food critic's snide review destroyed the restaurant's reputation overnight.
snide
ADJECTIVE//snaɪd//
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
A coworker makes snide remarks about someone's homemade lunch
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Snide remarks fuel false pride, while true feelings hide.
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Origin
From Dutch 'snijdend' (cutting, sharp) or Low German origins, related to the sense of something sharp or cutting in a figurative sense. The word entered English in the 17th century with the meaning of sharp-tongued or derisive.
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“His snide remarks about her new haircut made everyone uncomfortable.”
“Instead of being helpful, she just made snide comments about my presentation.”
“The food critic's snide review destroyed the restaurant's reputation overnight.”
“My cat gives me snide looks when I'm late with dinner, like a furry food critic.”
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