"Snarky" is used to describe speech with a specific emotional tone, typically a form of sarcasm informed by cheekiness and a mild, playful irreverence or impudence. When the dominant intent of the communication is to express or convey direct or judgmental rudeness, the sense of mild cheekiness is lost and the overall communication crosses the line to become "snide."

The young music reviewer's snarky comments about the aging rock star's choice in clothing ultimately cost her an interview with the star months later.

snarky by Momoinator September 24, 2009

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snorky

ritzy, sharp, fashionable, elegant

Al Capone wanted to be called SNORKY, rather then Scarface, to emphasize his image as a succesful business man.

snorky by griffinity August 12, 2011

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snarky

A word that should be googled to find the definition as per direction from Dane Cook. It means short tempered or irritable.

"He was being very snarky with me. Yeah, snarky. Its a word, google it." -Dane Cook

snarky by Wayne Dizzle September 25, 2006

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Snarky Cat

Spunky, cute, and doesn't let things get past without an appropriately timed, snarky comment

When I think of you I often think snarky cat

Snarky Cat by chicago222 November 7, 2011

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