adjective
General Slang
snide
· adjective · mancunian
Stingy, mean — or a dodgy knock-off.
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Definitions
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Mean, tight, underhanded — the kind of person who'd shortchange you and smile while doing it. In Manc usage it carries a sneaky, two-faced edge, not just stingy with cash but stingy with decency.
“Don't be snide, lend us a tenner till Friday.”
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Counterfeit. Fake. A knock-off pretending to be the real thing — usually trainers, perfume, designer gear off a market stall in Cheetham Hill.
“Them Air Max are snide, mate, the swoosh is on backwards.”
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snide In A Sentence
Don't be snide, lend us a tenner till Friday.
Them Air Max are snide, mate, the swoosh is on backwards.
Origin & Usage
Variants
snidey
People Also Ask
What does "snide" mean?
It means stingy or mean — or it can describe a dodgy knock-off item.
How do you use "snide" in a sentence?
"Those trainers are snide," or "Don't be so snide with the tips."
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