snippy

Example Sentences

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Domhnall Gleeson made his name in films like “Ex Machina” and “The Revenant” and as snippy General Hux in the “Star Wars” movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Perhaps your friend was experiencing some anxiety about the day, which resulted in her being snippy with you.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

Instead, the Rangers head coach was was short, snippy and sombre.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

There’s nothing more appealing than watching a snippy Ford say some of the most outrageous lines on TV.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

I didn’t know why I was being so snippy.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool