SNAPPISH


Meaning of SNAPPISH in English

— snappishly , adv. — snappishness , n.

/snap"ish/ , adj.

1. apt to snap or bite, as a dog.

2. disposed to speak or reply in an impatient or irritable manner.

3. impatiently or irritably sharp; curt: a snappish reply.

[ 1535-45; SNAP + -ISH 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .