Shirty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɝ.ti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shirty is an adjective meaning (chiefly Australia, UK, informal) Ill-tempered or annoyed.
Meaning
(chiefly Australia, UK, informal) Ill-tempered or annoyed.
Example Sentences
"Well, so help me Bob, you are a shirty old cow, Mudgy."
"You ain't shirty 'cause I kissed yer last night?" "I'm not shirty; but it was pretty cool, considerin' like as I didn't know yer."
Word Forms
- shirtier
- shirtiest
Synonyms for shirty
Depending on context, synonyms include ill-natured, snorty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-natured, snorty, teasy, shrewish, scratchy, bitchy.
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