Snipe at Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnaɪp/ /ˈæt
SNYP-at
snˈaɪp/ /ˈæt
snYP-at
Definition
To criticize someone in a sly, indirect, or slightly rude way, often by making mean or sarcastic remarks.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or neutral, common in written or spoken English. Often appears in phrases like 'stop sniping at me.' Implies repeated, petty, or subtle criticism, not direct confrontation. 'Snipe at' sounds less serious than openly insulting or attacking someone.
Spanish: criticar (sutilmente) - lanzar indirectasPortuguese (BR): alfinetar - criticar indiretamentePortuguese (PT): alfinetar - criticar indiretamenteChinese (Simplified): 冷嘲热讽 - 暗中批评Chinese (Traditional): 冷嘲熱諷 - 暗中批評Hindi: ताने मारना - छींटाकशी करनाArabic: يُلقي تعليقات لاذعةBengali: কটাক্ষ করা - সূক্ষ্মভাবে সমালোচনা করাRussian: язвить - подшучивать злобноJapanese: 皮肉を言う - 嫌味を言うVietnamese: châm biếm - nói xiênKorean: 비꼬다 - 빈정거리다Turkish: iğnelemek - laf sokmakUrdu: طنز کرنا - چبھتا ہوا جملہ کہناIndonesian: menyindir - mengkritik secara halus
Example Sentences
She always snipes at her brother during dinner.
basic
Don't snipe at your classmates when they make mistakes.
basic
The critics often snipe at his new films.
basic
They just can't talk without sniping at each other.
natural
He's been sniping at his boss ever since he didn't get the promotion.
natural
Stop sniping at me and just tell me what's wrong!
natural