snippy
1 antonym for snippy — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Short-tempered and curt, especially in a slightly condescending way.
Antonyms
How to use snippy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get snippy
a snippy reply
sound snippy
Etymology
Formed from snip and -y. Compare Saterland Frisian snippig, snippich (“short, brief, blunt”), Dutch snippig (“snippy, shrill”), German Low German snippig (“snippy, snappy”) and German schnippisch (“snippy, snappy”).
Full origin of snippy →Frequently asked questions
What does “snippy” mean?
The word “snippy” means short-tempered and curt, especially in a slightly condescending way. In plain terms, sharp and irritable in the way you speak to someone.
How do you pronounce “snippy”?
“Snippy” is pronounced SNIH-pee (/ˈsnɪpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “snippy” in a sentence?
Here is “snippy” used in a sentence: “She got a bit snippy when I asked her to repeat herself.”
What part of speech is “snippy”?
“Snippy” is an adjective.
