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Snide Definition & Meaning

snide
adjective
  1. expressive of contempt; "curled his lip in a supercilious smile"; "spoke in a sneering jeering manner"; "makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one"

"Snide" in song lyrics

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  • "clem snide"
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Frequently asked questions

What does snide mean?
expressive of contempt; "curled his lip in a supercilious smile"; "spoke in a sneering jeering manner"; "makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one"
What part of speech is snide?
Snide is an adjective.

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