abfällig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- derogatory adj Showing a low opinion of someone or something; disrespectful and insulting.
- disparaging adjective Insulting or belittling; expressing a low opinion of someone or something.
- snarky adjective Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.
- snide adjective Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.
Senses
abfällig is used for these senses in English:
- derogatory Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
- disparaging Insulting, ridiculing.
- snarky (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.
- snide Disparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
- snide Tricky; deceptive; false; spurious; contemptible.
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