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

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 notes

In plain EnglishIn a bad, snappish mood.

Common pairings

crabby mood feeling crabby

crabbier comparative, crabbiest superlative

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He gets _____ if he doesn't have his morning coffee.

ratty

ratty irritable

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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.

ratty irritable