snippy

snip·py

adjective \ˈsni-pē\

snip·pi·ersnip·pi·est

Definition of SNIPPY

1

: short-tempered, snappish

2

: unduly brief or curt

3

: putting on airs : sniffy

— snip·pi·ly \ˈsni-pə-lē\ adverb

Examples of SNIPPY

1. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get snippy with you.
2. <snippy remarks about the quality of the food at the church picnic>

Origin of SNIPPY

²snip

First Known Use: circa 1848

Related to SNIPPY

Synonyms

abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), crusty, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, blunt, unceremonious

Antonyms

circuitous, mealymouthed

Related Words

gruff, rough, snappish; candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, point-blank, straightforward, straight-out; artless, discourteous, disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, insensitive, rude, tactless, undiplomatic; brief, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, terse, tight-lipped; earnest, honest, sincere; coarse, crass, crude, low, uncouth, vulgar

Near Antonyms

civil, considerate, courteous, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, suave, tactful; loquacious, talkative, voluble; long-winded, prolix, verbose; courtly, cultivated, gallant, genteel, polished, refined