Sarky

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Sarcastic. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, informal

    "Full of Coxon's trademark sarky lyricism, this 14-track concept album celebrates and laments the bittersweet nature of love, avoiding being dull or mawkish by being so gorgeous and satisfyingly coherent."

Example

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"Full of Coxon's trademark sarky lyricism, this 14-track concept album celebrates and laments the bittersweet nature of love, avoiding being dull or mawkish by being so gorgeous and satisfyingly coherent."

Etymology

Clipping of sarcastic + -y.

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