snide

Meanings

• verb

  Making or showing a sneering or contemptuous remark; mocking or deriding.

  - "He often makes snide comments about his boss's appearance."
  - "She gave a snide remark about the new employee's ideas."

• adjective

  Expressing contempt or derision through subtle or indirect means.

  - "The snide tone in her voice revealed her true feelings."
  - "He gave a snide smile as he listened to her apology."

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Pronunciation

1. /snaɪd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snide
tide , ride , side , hide

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Variants

List of all variants of snide that leads to same result
snide , snidely , snideness , snidenesses , snider , snidest

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'shrewd' or 'clever,' snide developed the meaning of 'mocking' or 'deriding' in the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word snide comes from the Old English word 'snidan,' which meant 'to cut,' likely referring to the cutting or sarcastic nature of the comments.

2. Snide comments can be used to mask underlying feelings of jealousy or insecurity.

3. Snideness is often used as a character trait in literature and film, such as in the character of Cruella de Vil from '101 Dalmatians'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sarcasm: Sarcasm and snideness share the common thread of mocking or deriding, but sarcasm typically involves saying something that is the opposite of what is meant, while snideness can involve more subtle or indirect expressions of contempt.

2. mockery: Mockery and snideness are similar in that they both involve making fun of someone or something, but mockery can be more overt and deliberate than snideness.

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Culture

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Snide comments have been a part of literature and popular culture, often used to reveal character traits or to add humor. In literature, authors like Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker are known for their witty and snide remarks.

How to Memorize "snide"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a sarcastic or derisive comment, perhaps with a smirk or a raised eyebrow. Visualize the situation and the person's tone of voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word snide with mocking or deriding, and think of situations where you have heard or used the word yourself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase or acronym to help remember the meaning of snide, such as 'Sneering, Nasty, Insulting, Derisive, and Mocking' or 'Snide: Sneering, Nasty, Insulting, Derisive'.

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