SNIDE
What does "SNIDE" mean?
Mocking or critical in an indirect, sarcastic way.
Meanings
- Derogatory or mocking in an indirect, sly, or sarcastic manner. She made a snide remark about his new haircut.
- Counterfeit, sham, or of inferior quality. The market was full of snide watches sold as luxury brands. archaic
Word origin
Of obscure 19th-century origin; it first appeared as British thieves' slang meaning 'counterfeit' or 'bad' before the modern 'sarcastic' sense developed.
Remember it
A SNIDE comment SLIDES in sideways — it rhymes with 'glide' because it never hits you head-on.
A little poem
Not the dagger but the pin,
slid in smiling, soft, and thin-
you feel the cut once they begin.
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Wordplay
- His compliments were like counterfeit coins: technically snide in both senses of the word.
What it teaches
Sarcasm is cowardice with a smile: it lands the blow while denying it ever swung.
Quick facts
What does SNIDE mean?
Mocking or critical in an indirect, sarcastic way.
Is SNIDE a valid word?
Yes — SNIDE is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is SNIDE?
SNIDE has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does SNIDE come from?
Of obscure 19th-century origin; it first appeared as British thieves' slang meaning 'counterfeit' or 'bad' before the modern 'sarcastic' sense developed.
What can SNIDE teach us?
Sarcasm is cowardice with a smile: it lands the blow while denying it ever swung.
How players do
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