Characterized by slyly mocking or disparaging comments; maliciously derogatory.
Origin uncertain, possibly from Dutch snijden 'to cut' or related to 'sneak.' First appeared in 19th-century slang meaning 'counterfeit,' later developed the sense of cutting remarks that seem false or insincere.
The evolution from 'counterfeit' to 'sarcastically cutting' makes perfect sense - snide remarks are like counterfeit kindness, appearing genuine on the surface but containing a hidden, harmful edge that cuts when you least expect it.
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