snappish
[snap-ish]
adjective
apt to snap or bite, as a dog.
disposed to speak or reply in an impatient or irritable manner.
impatiently or irritably sharp; curt: a snappish reply.
Origin of snappish
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Related Words for snappish
angry, cantankerous, crabby, cranky, curt, irritable, touchy, captious, cross, edgy, irascible, peevish, petulant, short, testy, spleneticExamples from the Web for snappish
Historical Examples of snappish
You're one of the crew, I suppose, and you needn't be so snappish.
The Wizard of the SeaRoy Rockwood
They are half-wild, snappish, and surly, as it is possible for dogs to be.
The Forest ExilesMayne Reid
"He's only a snappish little demon, and you spoil him so," said the other voice.
The Marriage of ElinorMargaret Oliphant
He hates it; and when I tried to force him to-day, he was that sharp and snappish I was afraid.
Divided SkatesEvelyn Raymond
The cutlets of Alphonse were subject to snappish criticism. '
The Adventures of Harry Richmond, CompleteGeorge Meredith
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