snippy

snip·py

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snip-ee]
- /ˈsnɪp i/
- /ˈsnɪ.pɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snip-ee]
- /ˈsnɪp i/

Definitions of snippy word

adjective snippy sharp or curt, especially in a supercilious or haughty way; impertinent. 1
adjective snippy scrappy or fragmentary. 1
adjective snippy brusque 1
adjective snippy A snippy person is often bad-tempered and speaks rudely to people. 0
adjective snippy scrappy; fragmentary 0
adjective snippy fault-finding 0

See all 9 definitions of snippy

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Origin of snippy

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30; snip + -y1

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Parts of speech for Snippy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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snippy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for snippy

adj snippy

abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
aweless — feeling no awe
bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
biggety — conceited or self-important.

adjective snippy

acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.

All 29 Synonyms of snippy