snippy
adjective
sharp or curt, especially in a supercilious or haughty way; impertinent.
snippiness
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a word derived from
snippy.
Example Sentences
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Bratt said he has toned down some snippiness at news conferences when he doesn’t like a question, and looks comfortable hobnobbing with athletes and celebrities on the red carpet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
And yet, for all his snippiness, Mourinho’s knows his players.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 31, 2015
What’s with all the snappy remarks and snippiness?
From US News ● Feb. 26, 2015
Their early maneuvering reveals a level of competitiveness and snippiness that stems from a long history following similar career paths in business and politics prescribed by their dynastic families.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2015
Tatica echoes the secretary's snippiness: "I cannot disturb him."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
