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snappish Definition

snap·pish (snap′is̸h)

adjective

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

snappish Related Forms
snap′·pishly adverb snap′·pish·ness noun
snappish Synonyms

snappish

modif.

cross, angry, touchy; see irritable.

snappish Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: I could only repeat my rather snappish " O!