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(snap′is̸h)

adjective

likely to snap or bite
cross or irritable, uncivil; sharp-tongued

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snappishly adverb
snappishness noun

See snappish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
Irritable and curt: a snappish tone of voice; a snappish debating partner.

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snapˈpish·ly adverb

snapˈpish·ness noun

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