adjective
crabby
KRAB-ee
Crabby (adjective) means Irritable, grumpy, or easily annoyed. Example: “He gets crabby if he doesn't have his morning coffee.”
adjective
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Irritable, grumpy, or easily annoyed.
"He gets crabby if he doesn't have his morning coffee."
"The toddler was crabby after missing her nap."
How to use crabby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a bad, snappish mood.
Common pairings
crabby mood
feeling crabby
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Word forms
- Comparative
- crabbier
- Superlative
- crabbiest
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What does “crabby” mean?
The word “crabby” means irritable, grumpy, or easily annoyed. In plain terms, in a bad, snappish mood.
How do you pronounce “crabby”?
“Crabby” is pronounced KRAB-ee (/ˈkɹæb.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “crabby” in a sentence?
Here is “crabby” used in a sentence: “He gets crabby if he doesn't have his morning coffee.”
What is another word for “crabby”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crabby” include ratty.
What part of speech is “crabby”?
“Crabby” is an adjective.
