crabby
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crab·by

adjective \ˈkra-bē\
crab·bi·ercrab·bi·est

Definition of CRABBY

: cross, ill-natured <a crabby recluse>

Examples of CRABBY

  1. She gets crabby if she doesn't get enough sleep.
  2. <a crabby old dog who snapped at passersby>

Origin of CRABBY

4crab
First Known Use: 1599

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