ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Snippy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsnɪpi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Snippy is an adjective meaning Fragmentary; snipped.

Meaning

Fragmentary; snipped.

More Meanings

  1. Irritable; impatient; short-tempered; often, in a condescending way.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: choppy
Near-synonyms: see Thesaurus:stingy, Thesaurus:frugal

Word Forms

Synonyms for snippy

Depending on context, synonyms include snippety, choppy, snitty, cheap, cheeseparing, chintzy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aggressive, curt, snippish, fragmentary, snatchy, truncated.

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