adj.
Pronunciation: ' snär-k ē
Function: adjective
Etymology: dialect snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate
Date: 1906
1 : CROTCHETY , SNAPPISH
2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner < snarky lyrics>
– snark · i · ly \ -k ə -l ē \ adverb