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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- snides
- Comparative
- snider
- Superlative
- snidest
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly linked to a dialect word meaning "sharp" or "cutting."
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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.
