A snide remark is a type of insult that is often subtle and indirect. It is usually intended to be cutting or sarcastic, and can be seen as a form of passive-aggressive behavior. Snark is a term used to describe a type of witty, often sarcastic, language. Slurs are words or phrases that are used to insult or demean a person or group of people based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.