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Definition of snappish

snappish

/ˈsnæp.ɪʃ/
snap · pish
Adverb:snappishly
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snappish Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Irritable and inclined to speak sharply, impatiently, or curtly.

Example

"Lack of sleep made him unusually snappish with his colleagues during the morning meeting."

2

(especially of a dog or other animal) Inclined to bite or snap.

Example

"The veterinarian approached the nervous, snappish terrier with caution."

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• Nearby Words

snappily
snappiness
snapping turtle
snappish
snappishly
snappy
snapshooter

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century, formed from the verb 'snap' (probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'snappen', meaning to seize quickly or bite) combined with the suffix '-ish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snappish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snappish
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