Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stroppiest

Adjective
/ˈstrɒp.i.ɪst/
Definition
Most difficult to deal with; irritable or bad-tempered.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, she was the stroppiest member of our group.
  • The stroppiest child in the class often disrupted lessons.
Meaning
Characterized by a tendency to be argumentative or readily annoyed; often used to describe someone who is in a bad mood.
Synonyms
  • irritable
  • grumpy
  • petulant
  • cross