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snippish

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Snippish (adj) means Short-tempered and easily irritated.

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Short-tempered and easily irritated.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from snip and -ish.

Antonyms

imperturbable

Related words

worried calm disturbed fiery temperate grumpy edgy distraught

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of snippish?

"snippish" (adj) means short-tempered and easily irritated.

What is the opposite of snippish?

The opposite of "snippish" is imperturbable.

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