snide

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Adjective snide has 1 sense

supercilious, sneering, snide - expressive of contempt; "curled his lip in a supercilious smile"; "spoke in a sneering jeering manner"; "makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one"
Antonym: complimentary (indirect, via uncomplimentary)

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Term: snide

Description:

Snide is an adjective that means derogatory or insulting, typically in a sly or sneaky way. It is also used to describe comments or remarks that are intended to mock or belittle.

Sample sentences:

She couldn't help but make a snide remark about his new haircut.
His snide sense of humor often rubbed people the wrong way.
The article was filled with snide remarks about the politician.
Don't pay attention to his snide comments, he's just trying to get a reaction.

Senses and usages:

Adjective

1. Derogatory or insulting, typically in a sly or sneaky way.

2. Describing comments or remarks that are intended to mock or belittle.

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