snarks
Snide verbal jabs
Snarks is the plural of snark, which has two distinct meanings.
The original is Lewis Carroll's invented creature in "The Hunting of the Snark"—a mysterious beast that may turn out to be a dangerous boojum.
The modern sense refers to snide, sarcastic remarks or the attitude behind them: The comments section was full of snarks about the director's choices.
Someone delivering snarks is being snarky.
Contemptuous mocking treatment
- tauntInsulting provocation
- jeerVocal expression of scorn
- scoffMock with disdain
- gibeScornful teasing remark
sneer · jibe · tease · heckle · raillery · barb · dig · put-down
Meaning opposite to words
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
- quipBrief, clever remark
- sneerScornful expression
derision · acerbity · causticity · mordancy · trenchancy · stinging · biting · cutting
Playful, teasing exchange
- reparteeQuick, clever conversation
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- quipBrief, clever remark
- clevernessMental quickness and skill
drollery · jokes · one-liners · zingers · comebacks · wisecracks · retorts · bon mots
Express sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
nitpicking · disparagement · complaint · critique · carping · griping · potshots · cheap shots
ridicule
Contemptuous mocking treatment
gibe · sneer · jibe · tease · heckle · raillery · barb · dig · put-down · zingers
irony
Meaning opposite to words
sneer · derision · acerbity · causticity · mordancy · trenchancy · stinging · biting · cutting · acrid
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
cleverness · drollery · jokes · one-liners · zingers · comebacks · wisecracks · retorts · bon mots · sharp tongue
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- reproachExpression of disappointment
faultfinding · nitpicking · disparagement · complaint · critique · carping · griping · potshots · cheap shots · takedowns
snarkscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praises · encouragements · kind words · flattery · affirmations
snarkscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praises · flatters · encourages · uplifts · commends