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In these times of stress, snark, division and despair, I still suspect that two of the most important features we possess are imagination and a capacity for goodness. Those are qualities for which we will be remembered most fondly.
Geoffrey S. Fletcher

Meaning of "snark" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNARK

snark  [snɑːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNARK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Snark is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SNARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of snark in the English dictionary

The definition of snark in the dictionary is an imaginary creature in Lewis Carroll's poetry.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNARK


anarch
ˈænɑːk
arc
ɑːk
at.
ɑːk
bookmark
ˈbʊkˌmɑːk
Clark
klɑːk
dark
dɑːk
dat.
dɑːk
Denmark
ˈdɛnmɑːk
ethnarch
ˈɛθnɑːk
Iraq
ɪˈrɑːk
lat.
lɑːk
marc
mɑːk
mark
mɑːk
marque
mɑːk
mat.
mɑːk
narc
nɑːk
nark
nɑːk
park
pɑːk
shark
ʃɑːk
spark
spɑːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNARK

snapshooter
snapshot
snaptin
snapweed
snare
snare drum
snareless
snarer
snarf
snarkier
snarkiest
snarkily
snarky
snarl
snarl-up
snarler
snarling
snarlingly
snarly
snary

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNARK

amusement park
ark
bark
benchmark
car park
Danmark
hallmark
Hyde Park
landmark
national park
Newark
Registered Trademark
remark
the mark
the park
theme park
tiger shark
trademark
watermark
waymark

Synonyms and antonyms of snark in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «snark» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNARK

Find out the translation of snark to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of snark from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «snark» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

蛇鲨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

snark
570 millions of speakers

English

snark
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

snark
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سنارك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снарк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

snark
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

snark
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

snark
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Snark
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Snark
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スナーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

SNARK
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Snark
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Snark
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Snark
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Snark
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

snark
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Snark
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Snark
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Снарк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

snark
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

snark
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snark
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snark
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snark

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNARK»

The term «snark» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.543 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNARK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about snark

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2 QUOTES WITH «SNARK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word snark.
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Geoffrey S. Fletcher
In these times of stress, snark, division and despair, I still suspect that two of the most important features we possess are imagination and a capacity for goodness. Those are qualities for which we will be remembered most fondly.
2
Steven Weber
Social media has created a legion of social delinquents, billions of people speaking not their minds but their spleens, venting everything from the gum-cracking snark befitting a hair-twisting mallrat to the froth-flecked rage of a bell tower marksman.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNARK»

Discover the use of snark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Snark
In this highly entertaining essay, Denby traces the history of snark through the ages, starting with its invention as personal insult in the drinking clubs of ancient Athens, tracking its development all the way to the age of the Internet, ...
David Denby, 2009
2
The Snark Handbook: Insult Edition : Comebacks, Taunts, ...
A treasury of biting comebacks, insults, and sarcastic quips counsels readers on how to catch others off guard and get desired results.
Lawrence Dorfman, 2010
3
The Annotated Hunting of the Snark: The Full Text of Lewis ...
The epic about ten men who join a strange expedition in pursuit of an elusive and remarkable animal known as the Snark is accompanied by original illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and annotations that provide a close-up look at the ...
Lewis Carroll, Martin Gardner, 2006
4
The Cruise of the Snark
In April 1907 Jack London set out to sail around the world in the 45-foot ship The Snark, accompanied by his wife and a small crew.
Jack London, 1911
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Snark! The Herald Angels Sing: Sarcasm, Bitterness and the ...
No Irving Berlin songs.”—Among the Top Ten Reasons to Love Hanukkah • “What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.”—Phyllis Diller Snark, the Herald Angels Sing is destined to be a ...
Lawrence Dorfman, 2013
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Snark
That’s the credo of Clifford Driscoll, the American spy at the center of Snark, the follow-up to William DeAndrea’s Edgar Award–winning Cronus.
William L. DeAndrea, 2012
7
The Hunting of the Snark
The Hunting of the Snark, Lewis Carroll’s classic masterpiece of nonsense verse, takes the reader on a wonderfully witty and inventive hunt for the ever-elusive Snark.
Lewis Carroll, 2010
8
Snark Inc.: A Corporate Fable
Snark Inc. takes place in the small town of Snark, U.S.A., where the citizens dream of owning Snark, the greatest and most versatile material possession on the planet.
Brian Gage, Tom Ellsworth, 2002
9
Cruise of the Snark EasyRead Edition
The author has narrated a two-year voyage aboard a ship.
Jack London, 2006
10
The Perfect Insult for Every Occasion: Lady Snark's Guide to ...
Lady Snark's Guide to Belittling Commoners and Deflection Rude Behavior
A.C. Kemp, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snark is used in the context of the following news items.
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Snark week again
I think we all know the importance of relieving pressure. Anyone who's ever shaken up a can of soda before handing it to a "friend" (not that any of us kind and ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
2
Jeb Bush turns on the snark
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Jeb Bush said he'd give John Kasich a shout-out from the debate stage if the Ohio governor doesn't make the cut. He publicly ... «Politico, Jul 15»
3
Snark-infested waters
As a man who can bring the snark, McHale might actually have made a good Canadian. Joel McHale. CHRIS YOUNG / THE CANADIAN PRESS. Joel McHale. «Winnipeg Free Press, May 15»
4
Spider-Snark #011
But what would someone like the Maestro get up to in Earth-616? Kyle Chrise and Christine Bennett have the answer in another issue of Spider-Snark! «Whatever A Spider Can, Apr 15»
5
Doug Anthony All Stars: Less snark but more bite
While Paul McDermott's snark has been dialled down a bit, there's an extra bit of bite in the form of Tim Ferguson. Performing in a wheelchair due to multiple ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Mar 15»
6
Party pics: Rabbit Hole brewery launches Dark Snark at Luck in …
To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy ... «Dallas Morning News, Feb 15»
7
Dallas Stars jumbotron creates jokes, snark and joy
Dallas game ops – which controls the almighty jumbotron – includes far more than just snark. It's a group of people who like Monty Python, and try to skate the ... «Yahoo Sports, Dec 14»
8
SNARK + OUVI's timber dwelling houses a barber shop at ground …
this project in the japanese city of takasaki, combines commercial and residential programs within a singular timber structure. designed by local architecture ... «Designboom, Dec 14»
9
Review: Peter Pan Live! and the Case for Snark
Disclosure: I am perhaps not the best person to appreciate NBC's production, or any other, of Peter Pan. I somehow managed to make it through my entire ... «TIME, Dec 14»
10
WE tv Launches First Annual 'Snark Week' August 1-8
NEW YORK, NY – June 12, 2014 – TV is full of sharks this summer so WE tv is treating viewers to a little more 'snark' to keep things interesting, entertaining and ... «TVbytheNumbers, Jun 14»

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