Example sentences:

Ramayana:  Ravana and his demons were given to making snide comments about even the gods; so they thought nothing about mocking Rama who they believed was a mere human being.

Mahabharata:  When a dozen snide comments were directed toward the Pandavas, that didn’t anger them as much as one snide comment directed toward Draupadi.

Bhagavad-gita:  Those who make snide comments about others partake of the demonic nature, whereas those who speak gently and appreciatively partake of the divine nature.