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    The Snark word

    Heard a word That was new to me on this mornings TV ... Snark
    I have found the definition..ie. snark
    noun
    Combination of "snide" and "remark". Sarcastic comment(s).
    Also snarky (adj.) and snarkily (adv.)
    His commentary was rife with snark.
    "Your boundless ineptitude is astounding," she snarkily declared.


    Apparently there are dedicated websites to this word, in particular aimed at the rich, famous, celebs etc. Anyone come accross it ?

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    Re: The Snark word

    There's a famous poem called 'The hunting of the Snark' by Lewis Carroll.

    I don't know how it links to the usage you've come across, though.

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    Re: The Snark word

    Quote Originally Posted by DavidY View Post
    There's a famous poem called 'The hunting of the Snark' by Lewis Carroll.

    I don't know how it links to the usage you've come across, though.
    As I say, it was featured on breakfast tv and it seems that it applies to a new ? word that is less than complimentary. Clips were shown where bloggers/journalists were having a "pop" at various Celebs, some of which were quite funny I have to say!
    In addition, I had a momentary glimpse of a blog site hell bent on exposing overinflated egos of the entertainment world ( that included a certain fooballer and his wife!)
    I did a quick search on google to find the content of my original post....

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    Re: The Snark word

    "Snarky" was used and discussed on this week's "Just a Minute". I predict the Queen will be using it next week

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    Re: The Snark word

    Wasn't that the name of the "nanny" in Thundercats? Or was that Snarf?

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    Re: The Snark word

    Definitely not a newly coined word. My Dad was very fond of using both "snark" and "snarky".
    Does this imply some of my old suits may come back in fashion?

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    Cool Re: The Snark word

    Regardless of its origin, snark has been adopted as a geek word.

    The website has been running for years and it's very popular with the tech-heads. You know, those people who don't have much fashion sense, make puns in Klingon, but come in useful when the printer is jammed or you've forgotten your login password (again) on a Monday morning.

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    Re: The Snark word

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    Regardless of its origin, snark has been adopted as a geek word.
    Qu'vatlh! Best bin the old suits then...

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