Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snippy
adjective
/ˈsnɪpi/
Definition
Snippy refers to a short, curt, or slightly rude manner in which someone speaks or behaves.
Examples
- After receiving a snippy reply from her colleague, she decided to let the matter go.
- The manager’s snippy comments left the team feeling undervalued.
- He has been a bit snippy lately, perhaps due to stress at work.
Meaning
It describes a tone or attitude that comes off as impatient or dismissive.
Synonyms
- curt
- brief
- rude
- sour
- short-tempered
