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crabby Synonyms

Another word for crabby

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• adjective (Context 1)

Irritable, bad-tempered, and easily annoyed.

Usage Example

"The children became grumpy after missing their afternoon nap during the long road trip."

Strongest
grumpy
cranky
irritable
grouchy
bad-tempered
Strong
cantankerous
crotchety
testy
snappish
peevish

Opposites of crabby

The opposite of crabby shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerful
pleasant
good-natured
amiable
genial
affable
easygoing
cheery
See all opposites of crabby

• Nearby Words

crabber
crabbily
crabbiness
crabby
crabcake
crabgrass
crablike

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crabby. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crabby
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