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Definition of snippy

snippy

/ˈsnɪp.i/
snip · py
Adverb:snippily
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• adjective

1

Curt, sharp, or irritable in speech or manner, often with a touch of impatience or superiority.

Example

"She apologized for getting snippy with the receptionist after waiting in the lobby for over an hour."

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• Rhymes for snippy

• Nearby Words

snippet
snippily
snippiness
snippy
snips
snit
snitch

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'snip' plus the suffix '-y', originally meaning fragmentary or composed of small scraps, before shifting in the mid-19th century to describe sharp, curt speech.

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