snarked

Made snide remarks

Snarked is the past tense of snark, meaning to make snide, sarcastic, or cutting remarks: She snarked about his outfit all evening.

The verb comes from the noun snark—a blend of snide and remark—describing commentary that's clever but mean-spirited.

He snarked back at the critic on social media.

wit

quip

Brief, clever remark

repartee · zinger · one-liner · jab · crack · riposte · gibe · clever · sly · dry

mockery

taunt

Insulting provocation

  • derideMock with contempt
  • scoffMock with disdain
  • jeerVocal expression of scorn

ridicule · sneer · belittle · disparage · denigrate · insult · scorn · contempt · disdain · jibe

tone

acerbic

Sharp and biting

  • bitingHarshly critical or cold
  • causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
  • cuttingDividing via sharp edge

sardonic · scathing · searing · stinging · venomous · tart · sharp · snide · nasty · mean-spirited

Opposites
tone/manner of speech

snarkedcomplimented

Offered kind remarks

encouraged · praised · supported · cheered · applauded

emotional valence of commentary

snarkedcheered

Expressed vocal support

applauded · celebrated · lauded · extolled · commended

Family

snarky, snark, snarkily, snarks, snarking, snarkiness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G