Definitions

snippy

[snip-ee] / ˈsnɪp i /

ADJECTIVE

curt

Synonyms

WEAK

abrupt blunt brief brusque churlish gruff impertinent rude sharp sharp-tongued snappish snippety

Example Sentences

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Perhaps your friend was experiencing some anxiety about the day, which resulted in her being snippy with you.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

They would never argue or be snippy with each other,” Fusfeld says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Instead, the Rangers head coach was was short, snippy and sombre.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

There’s nothing more appealing than watching a snippy Ford say some of the most outrageous lines on TV.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2024

Yeah, I’ve seen them get snippy with each other.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera