snippety

adjective

ˈsni-pə-tē How to pronounce snippety (audio)
Definition of snippetynext
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed we complained to the manager about the snippety, uncooperative server

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  1. irritable
  2. fiery
Adjective
  • How skipping breakfast affects kids at school Nemours KidsHealth reports that kids who miss the morning meal often feel tired, restless or irritable by midmorning.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Skipping meals can negatively affect blood sugar levels and leave you feeling hungry, irritable, and unable to pay attention.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritable
Adjective
  • Kusama, known for her fiery red wig, lived by choice in a Tokyo psychiatric hospital for decades.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiery
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“Snippety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snippety. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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