Synonyms for snarky

Most common

sarcastic · cranky · sardonic

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

Related words

Word family

snark snarkily snarkiness

Example sentences

• sarcastic I wonder whether Tom and Mary are being sarcastic.
• cranky Tom is going to be very cranky if Mary does that.
• sardonic Tom's sardonic wit alienates a lot of people.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

cranky²

8 letters

sardonic³

9 letters

sarcastic³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cranky² = 2 syllables).