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snippy Synonyms

Another word for snippy

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
snappy
curt
tart
Strong
sharp
testy
petulant
tetchy
brusque
peevish
irritable

Opposites of snippy

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

courteous
polite
gracious
affable
amiable
patient
cordial
See all opposites of snippy

• Nearby Words

snippet
snippily
snippiness
snippy
snips
snit
snitch

Cite this Entry

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