Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shirty
Adjective
/ˈʃɜːrti/
Definition
Irritable or grumpy; easily annoyed.
Examples
- After losing the game, he became quite shirty with the referee.
- Don’t be so shirty; it’s just a small mistake!
- She was feeling shirty because of the long wait at the airport.
Meaning
The term ‘shirty’ is often used to describe someone who is in a bad mood or is complaining about something trivial.
Synonyms
- irritable
- grumpy
- cross
- testy
- moody
