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Old 11-18-2008, 11:52 AM
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snarky - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Main Entry:
snarky Listen to the pronunciation of snarky
Pronunciation:
\ˈsnär-kē\
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
— snark·i·ly Listen to the pronunciation of snarkily \-kə-lē\ adverb

Although this is the definition, I tend to think of snarky as sarcastic and snappy, but in a fun way.
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