snappish
Example Sentences
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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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
