Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snappishly
adverb
/ˈsnæp.ɪʃ.li/
Definition
in a curt or irritable manner; definitely sharp or abrupt in speech or response.
Examples
- “She answered him snappishly, clearly annoyed by the question.”
- “His snappishly delivered remarks offended some of the guests at the dinner party.”
Meaning
The term refers to a way of speaking or responding that is quick and tends to be rude or annoyed.
Synonyms
- abruptly
- curtly
- brusquely
