Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snide
Adjective
/snaɪd/
Definition
Derogatory or mocking in a way that is intended to belittle or insult someone.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but feel hurt by his snide comments during the meeting.
- His snide attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
- Even in jest, her snide remarks crossed the line into meanness.
Meaning
When someone makes a snide remark, it means they are being sneaky or slyly hurtful, often in a way that is disguised as humor.
Synonyms
- derogatory
- disparaging
- sarcastic
- mocking
- sneering
