Snidest: meaning, definitions and examples
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snidest
[ ˈsnaɪdɛst ]
tone, communication
The term 'snidest' is the superlative form of 'snipe,' which means to express scornful or insulting remarks in a sly or derogatory manner. It describes a manner of speaking or writing that is particularly cutting or contemptuous. People often use 'snidest' to emphasize the extreme level of sarcasm or bitterness in someone's comments or attitude. Such remarks are typically indirect and can cause emotional harm while appearing to be innocuous on the surface.
Synonyms
contemptuous, derisive, hurtful, sarcastic, scornful.
Examples of usage
- She delivered the snidest remark during the meeting.
- His snidest comments always leave a lasting impression.
- The article was filled with snidest criticisms of the new policy.
Translations
Translations of the word "snidest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sarcastic
🇮🇳 व्यंग्यात्मक
🇩🇪 sarkastisch
🇮🇩 sarkastik
🇺🇦 саркастичний
🇵🇱 sarkastyczny
🇯🇵 皮肉な
🇫🇷 sarcastique
🇪🇸 sarcástico
🇹🇷 alaycı
🇰🇷 빈정대는
🇸🇦 ساخر
🇨🇿 sarkastický
🇸🇰 sarkastický
🇨🇳 讽刺的
🇸🇮 sarkastičen
🇮🇸 háðslegur
🇰🇿 саркастикалық
🇬🇪 სარკასტული
🇦🇿 sarkastik
🇲🇽 sarcástico
Etymology
The adjective 'snidest' comes from the root word 'snipe,' which evolved in English in the late 19th century. Initially, 'snipe' referred to a type of wading bird, known for its elusive and secretive nature. This characteristic eventually lent itself to the figurative usage of the word, describing actions or remarks that were made in a hidden or indirect manner. The superlative form 'snidest' emerged as a way to highlight the peak of such behavior, emphasizing the extreme form of sneaky or contemptuous remarks. The evolution reflects a broader cultural tendency to use animalistic traits to describe human behavior, mapping the secretive and unkind tendencies to the behavior of the snipe bird. Over time, it has entered everyday language, often used to criticize communications that are particularly biting or hurtful.