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snide

What does snide mean?

Mean, tight, underhanded — the kind of person who'd shortchange you and smile while doing it. In Manc usage it carries a sneaky, two-faced edge, not just stingy with cash but stingy with decency.

"Don't be snide, lend us a tenner till Friday."

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What does "snide" mean?
It means stingy or mean — or it can describe a dodgy knock-off item.
How do you use "snide" in a sentence?
"Those trainers are snide," or "Don't be so snide with the tips."
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