ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Crabbiness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Crabbiness is a noun meaning The state of being crabby; sour or bad-tempered.

Meaning

The state of being crabby; sour or bad-tempered.

Example Sentences

Crab apples [...] when you bite into one, it reveals a fairly sour taste. Cook them and they lose that crabbiness, becoming as sweet as any standard apple.

Synonyms for crabbiness

Depending on context, synonyms include crossness, crabbedness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crabbedness, crossness, crankiness, crumpiness, crumbiness, crumminess.

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