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