Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crabbed
adjective
/ˈkræbɪd/
Definition
characterized by a bad-tempered or irritable disposition; difficult to read or understand.
Examples
- His crabbed attitude made it difficult to work with him on the project.
- The manuscript was filled with crabbed handwriting, making it nearly impossible to transcribe.
- Despite her crabbed expression, she was a kind-hearted person deep down.
Meaning
Something that is crabbed can refer to a person’s demeanor or to text that is hard to decipher.
Synonyms
- irritable
- peevish
- cross
- grumpy
- cranky
