"snarker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: snarkers [plural]
Etymology: From snark + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|snark|er|id2=agent noun}} snark + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} snarker (plural snarkers)
  1. One who makes snide remarks. Categories (topical): Stock characters

Inflected forms

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