Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [krab-ee]
- /ˈkræb i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [krab-ee]
- /ˈkræb i/
Definitions of crabbiness word
- noun crabbiness the state of being crabby 3
- adjective crabbiness Informal. grouchy; ill-natured; irritable; peevish. 1
- noun crabbiness The state of being crabby. 1
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Origin of crabbiness
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; crab3 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Crabbiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crabbiness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
crabbiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crabbiness
noun crabbiness
- irritability — the quality or state of being irritable.
- acrimony — Acrimony is bitter and angry words or quarrels.
- sullenness — showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
- tartness — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
- sharpness — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for crabbiness
noun crabbiness
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
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