snappish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a petulant, irritable, or sharply critical attitude.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsnæpɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snappish
napping , happing , clapping

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Variants

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snappish , snappishly , snappishness , snappishnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'quick to snap or bite', from Old English snappian 'to seize, catch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snappish' is often used to describe the behavior of cats, especially when they are hungry.

2. In some dialects, 'snappish' is also used as a verb meaning 'to speak or act sharply or critically'.

3. The word 'snappish' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'peevish'.

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Related Concepts

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1. petulance: A childish, irritable, or unreasonable attitude, often accompanied by snappish behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, 'snappish' is often used to describe characters who are quick-tempered or easily irritated. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Aunt Polly describes Tom as a 'snappish, freckled boy'.

How to Memorize "snappish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a sharp, irritable comment or expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snappish' with the image of a cranky or irritable person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sneaky Nasty Annoying Person Is Snappish' to remember the definition.

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