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snappish

[snap-ish] / ˈsnæp ɪʃ /




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Sometimes he was snappish, and sometimes just whiny, but always bristling.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2024

Lulu has been traumatized by her experiences on the front lines and is skittish and snappish.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022

Let me cut to the chase: Jackson was her astringent, snappish self.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2019

Even after a victory, he might be snappish.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2018

When Holmes left them, they appeared crestfallen, their demeanor suddenly brittle and snappish.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson