snide remark
Veiled verbal jab
A snide remark is a comment that conveys contempt or criticism indirectly, often through implication or tone rather than explicit statement.
The surface meaning may seem innocent, but the intent is to belittle or mock: She made a snide remark about his promotion being "well-timed."
- sarcasmIrony used to mock
- jabQuick, straight blow
- digUnearth by shoveling
- cheap shotUnfair attack or remark
- low blowUnfair, unsportsmanlike strike
barb · cutting · passive-aggressive · mocking · sneer · side eye · quip · cattiness · backhanded · backhanded compliment · left-handed compliment · insult · eye-roll · condescending · biting · caustic · shade · mean girl
- mockerymockery, ridiculing, jeers, jeering, jibes
- low blowscheap shot, low blow, sucker punch, below the belt, hit below the belt
- snarksarcasm, snark, jab, barb, dig
- resentmentresentful, grudge, bitterness, rancor, spite
- squabblesspat, tiff, quarrel, bickering, squabble
- witwit, witticism, quip, cleverness, repartee
snide remarkcompliment
Words expressing approval
praise · affirmation · warm greeting · vote of confidence · pat on the back
snide remarkheartfelt words
snide, snidely, snideness, remark, remarks, remarked, remarking, remarkable, remarkably