snide

Definitions


[snʌɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
(e.g: snide remarks about my mother)

- (of a person) devious and underhand
(e.g: a snide divorce lawyer)

- counterfeit; inferior
(e.g: snide Rolex watches)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century (in snide): of unknown origin


[snʌɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an unpleasant or underhand person
(e.g: he's not a snide, he's better than most)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century (in snide): of unknown origin




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