Snarkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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snarkiest

 

[ ˈsnɑːrkiest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

tone of voice

The term 'snarkiest' describes a particularly sarcastic or mocking tone often characterized by a cutting or acerbic wit. It is used to indicate a heightened level of snark, which is a blend of smart-aleck humor and critical commentary. This tone can be both humorous and biting, making it popular in social and media contexts where humor is tinged with a bit of cruelty. When someone is described as the snarkiest, it typically suggests they have a way of delivering remarks that are both clever and sharply dismissive.

Synonyms

acerbic, mocking, sarcastic, sardonic.

Examples of usage

  • She always has the snarkiest response in meetings.
  • His snarkiest comment left everyone in the room stunned.
  • The review was the snarkiest I've ever read.

Translations

Translations of the word "snarkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sarcastic

🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक

🇩🇪 sarkastisch

🇮🇩 sinis

🇺🇦 іронічний

🇵🇱 sarkastyczny

🇯🇵 皮肉な

🇫🇷 sarcastique

🇪🇸 sarcástico

🇹🇷 alaycı

🇰🇷 빈정거리는

🇸🇦 ساخر

🇨🇿 sarkastický

🇸🇰 sarkastický

🇨🇳 讽刺的

🇸🇮 sarkastičen

🇮🇸 gagndur

🇰🇿 саркастикалық

🇬🇪 სარკასტული

🇦🇿 sarkastik

🇲🇽 sarcástico

Etymology

The word 'snark' first appeared in the early 20th century and is believed to have originated from the famous poem 'The Hunting of the Snark' by Lewis Carroll, published in 1876. The term was initially used to describe a fictional creature, but over time, it evolved into a slang term referring to a sarcastic or irreverent attitude. The usage of 'snarky' began to gain traction in the late 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in online communications and blogs where users expressed opinions with a mix of humor and critique. 'Snarkiest', being the superlative form, indicates the highest degree of this behavior or tone. Its rise in popularity has mirrored the growth of social media platforms where quick, pointed commentary has become a norm in discourse.