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Snippy

Fragmentary; snipped.

📖 Definitions of "Snippy"

adjective
  1. 1

    Fragmentary; snipped.

  2. 2

    Irritable; impatient; short-tempered.

  3. 3

    Stingy.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Snippy"

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WordDefinition
aggressiveCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
curtnounBrief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.
snippishnounsnippy; irritable; short-tempered.
fragmentaryConsisting of fragments; disconnected; scattered.
snatchyIn snatches or glimpses.
truncatedEnding abruptly as if cut across at the base or tip.
bitsynounA female given name.
bittynounAlternative form of bittie. [(slang, often in the plural) bitch, girl, woman, especially one that is promiscuous]
snipynounProne to sniping.
scrappy(informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
succise(botany) Appearing as if a part were cut off at the extremity.
knappish(obsolete) Peevish; snappish.
snippetynounIrritable; impatient; short-tempered; often, in a condescending way.
snipeynounHaving a tendency to snipe; given to nasty or cutting comments.
nibbedHaving a nib or point.
spiccatonoun(music) A manner of playing a stringed instrument such that the bow is bounced off the strings after each note.
short-spokensharp and curt in one's speech; terse
snaggedverbFull of snags; snaggy.
scrimpynounscanty; meagre
scantySomewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

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