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SNIDE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does snide mean?
• SNIDE (adjective)
The adjective SNIDE has 1 sense:
1. expressive of contempt
Familiarity information: SNIDE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressive of contempt
Synonyms:
sneering; snide; supercilious
Context example:
makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one
Similar:
uncomplimentary (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)
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