It's from lewis carroll and Urban Dictionary had: (adjective) describes a witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude.
Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.
I think that an important part of snarky is that it should be both witty and rude whereas sarcasm is frequently just rude.
Re: snark
Date: 2003-11-24 11:13 am (UTC)(adjective) describes a witty mannerism, personality, or behavior that is a combination of sarcasm and cynicism. Usually accepted as a complimentary term. Snark is sometimes mistaken for a snotty or arrogant attitude.
Her snarky remarks had half the room on the floor laughing and the other half ready to walk out.
I think that an important part of snarky is that it should be both witty and rude whereas sarcasm is frequently just rude.