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Do you know what snark means. What is happening when someone is being snarky. How can you recognize when someone is or isn't snarking?
verb
— Paul McFedries
critical comments that are made in order to hurt someone's feelings; a comment of this type:
Her blog was full of snark.
This snark blatantly attacks the author.
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From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
Hunting 'Snark' (and 'Snarky')
A not-that-sarcastic look at word history
ORIGIN OF SNARK
2
1910–15; dial. snark ‘to nag, find fault with’; apparently identical with snark, snork ‘to snort, snore’, probably < Dutch, Low German snorken ‘to snore’
oun
verb
www.thoughtco.com/snark-definition-1691969
Snark is a teasing, rug-pulling form of insult that attempts to steal someone's mojo, erase her cool, annihilate her effectiveness, and it appeals to a knowing audience that shares the contempt of the snarker and therefore understands whatever references he makes. . . .
What does snark mean? snark is defined by the lexicographers at Oxford Dictionaries as An imaginary animal (used typically with reference to a task or goal that is elusive or impossible to
WORDS RELATED TO SNARKY
snide, cynical, irascible, sarcastic, irreverent, testy, scornful, spiteful, impertinent, cutting, irritable, caustic, abrasive, short-tempered
snark is often marked by deep creativity & use of psychological attack. It employs coldbloodedness and is best served unprovoked. Snark can contain hidden complimentary meaning under a mean face, but it hurts more than it strengthens. usu found in adjective form: "snarky": making use of snark.
How Mentally Strong People Handle Snark and Rudeness
Three strategies that will help you deal with rude behavior effectively.
Posted Sep 15, 2017
Source: Fotolia
A well-timed witty comment among friends is good humor. But passive-aggressive comments that mask anger lurking just beneath the surface constitute snark.
Sometimes, snarky comments involve backhanded compliments like, “You look good for someone your age.” Snark also includes cynical comments like, “You would have made more sales if you sounded more like you knew what you were talking about. Just saying.”
And it seems like the world is getting a little snarkier all the time. But that doesn’t mean you have to let those jabs drag you down or stress you out.
Why It’s Important to Stay Strong
A 2016 study by Michigan State University found that incivility spreads. The researchers discovered that individuals who were subjected to snarky behavior like sarcasm and put-downs wasted their mental energy trying to interpret the individual’s intentions.
They grew mentally fatigued and had greater difficulty managing their impulses and regulating their emotions. Consequently, they were more likely to lash out, because they lacked the energy to suppress their impatience.
Unfortunately, one snarky individual can lead to mass incivility, if you’re not careful. But the good news is, it's possible to stay mentally strong even when you’re dealing with snarky comments.
What do you think?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/hunting-snark-and-snarky-word-history
verb
- 1.make snide and sharply critical comments:"they even snark about her family background"
- 1.snide and sharply critical comments:"a worthwhile blog cannot live on snark alone"
- Oxford Dictionary
— Paul McFedries
critical comments that are made in order to hurt someone's feelings; a comment of this type:
Her blog was full of snark.
This snark blatantly attacks the author.
See more words from the same year
From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
Hunting 'Snark' (and 'Snarky')
A not-that-sarcastic look at word history
ORIGIN OF SNARK
2
1910–15; dial. snark ‘to nag, find fault with’; apparently identical with snark, snork ‘to snort, snore’, probably < Dutch, Low German snorken ‘to snore’
oun
verb
www.thoughtco.com/snark-definition-1691969
Snark is a teasing, rug-pulling form of insult that attempts to steal someone's mojo, erase her cool, annihilate her effectiveness, and it appeals to a knowing audience that shares the contempt of the snarker and therefore understands whatever references he makes. . . .
What does snark mean? snark is defined by the lexicographers at Oxford Dictionaries as An imaginary animal (used typically with reference to a task or goal that is elusive or impossible to
WORDS RELATED TO SNARKY
snide, cynical, irascible, sarcastic, irreverent, testy, scornful, spiteful, impertinent, cutting, irritable, caustic, abrasive, short-tempered
snark is often marked by deep creativity & use of psychological attack. It employs coldbloodedness and is best served unprovoked. Snark can contain hidden complimentary meaning under a mean face, but it hurts more than it strengthens. usu found in adjective form: "snarky": making use of snark.
How Mentally Strong People Handle Snark and Rudeness
Three strategies that will help you deal with rude behavior effectively.
Posted Sep 15, 2017
Source: Fotolia
A well-timed witty comment among friends is good humor. But passive-aggressive comments that mask anger lurking just beneath the surface constitute snark.
Sometimes, snarky comments involve backhanded compliments like, “You look good for someone your age.” Snark also includes cynical comments like, “You would have made more sales if you sounded more like you knew what you were talking about. Just saying.”
And it seems like the world is getting a little snarkier all the time. But that doesn’t mean you have to let those jabs drag you down or stress you out.
Why It’s Important to Stay Strong
A 2016 study by Michigan State University found that incivility spreads. The researchers discovered that individuals who were subjected to snarky behavior like sarcasm and put-downs wasted their mental energy trying to interpret the individual’s intentions.
They grew mentally fatigued and had greater difficulty managing their impulses and regulating their emotions. Consequently, they were more likely to lash out, because they lacked the energy to suppress their impatience.
Unfortunately, one snarky individual can lead to mass incivility, if you’re not careful. But the good news is, it's possible to stay mentally strong even when you’re dealing with snarky comments.
What do you think?
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/hunting-snark-and-snarky-word-history
