Snark

Pronunciation: /snɑːrk/

Definitions of snark

noun a sarcastic or disrespectful remark or attitude

Example Sentences

A1 I didn't appreciate the snark in his comment.

A2 She responded with snark when asked about her grades.

B1 The snark in his tone indicated he was not happy with the decision.

B2 Her snarky remarks often caused tension in the office.

C1 His snark was cleverly disguised as humor, but it was still hurtful.

C2 The author's use of snark added a humorous edge to the otherwise serious topic.

Examples of snark in a Sentence

formal The journalist's snarky remarks in the article did not sit well with the readers.

informal I love reading her snarky tweets, they always make me laugh.

slang She's always throwing shade with her snark, it's hilarious.

figurative His snark was like a sharp knife, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of snark

• past tense: snarked
• plural: snarks
• comparative: snarkier
• superlative: snarkiest
• present tense: snarks
• future tense: will snark
• perfect tense: have snarked
• continuous tense: is snarking
• singular: snark
• positive degree: snarky
• infinitive: to snark
• gerund: snarking
• participle: snarking

Origin and Evolution of snark

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'snark' is believed to have originated from Lewis Carroll's poem 'The Hunting of the Snark' published in 1876. In the poem, the word refers to a mysterious creature that is hunted by a group of adventurers.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'snark' has evolved to also refer to a sarcastic or critical remark, often made with the intent to mock or ridicule someone or something. It has become a common slang term in modern English language.