adjective

snide

snyd

Snide (adjective) means making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments. Example: “He made a snide comment about her cooking.”

adjective

Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.

"He made a snide comment about her cooking."

"Her snide tone made it clear she didn't mean the compliment."

How to use snide

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInsulting in an indirect, sneaky way rather than saying something outright rude.

Easily confused with

snied

Common pairings

a snide remark snide comment a snide tone

Word forms

snider comparative, snides plural, snidest superlative

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a dialect word meaning "sharp" or "cutting."

Rhymes for snide

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snide” mean?

The word “snide” means making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments. In plain terms, insulting in an indirect, sneaky way rather than saying something outright rude.

How do you pronounce “snide”?

“Snide” is pronounced snyd (/snaɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “snide” in a sentence?

Here is “snide” used in a sentence: “He made a snide comment about her cooking.”

What part of speech is “snide”?

“Snide” is an adjective.