snit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of snit
First recorded in 1935–40; origin uncertain
Explanation
A snit is a really bad mood. If your brother is in a snit, you should wait a while to ask him if you can borrow his bike. Snit is an informal word that's great for talking about an irritated or angry state. You might expect small children to occasionally fall into snits over sharing toys or having to take a nap. It's more surprising when you see a fully grown adult in a snit.
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s a problem that because of his net worth and lack of filter, he can get in a momentary snit, burp out an angry post, and send Washington scurrying.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025
Meta is following through and declining to negotiate with Canada’s government, Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Tuesday, though it’s unclear how long the snit will last.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023
She plays Natasha, 38, whom we first see having a snit when a friend’s baby interferes with her poker-night rituals.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022
But if that boondoggle culture doesn’t come to an end immediately, the Globes will mean less than those participation trophies everyone regularly gets into a snit about.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2021
The mystery of it poked at Ophie, combining with her overall displeasure at waiting on Mrs. Caruthers to put her in a fine snit.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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