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SNAPPISH

\snˈapɪʃ], \snˈapɪʃ], \s_n_ˈa_p_ɪ_ʃ]\

Definitions of SNAPPISH

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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tending to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

tending to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Apt to snap at persons or things; eager to bite; as, a snapping cur.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Likely to snatch with the jaws; eager to bite; sharp in speech; peevish; easily made angry.
Snappishly.
Snappishness.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Snappishness.
Inclined to snap: eager to bite: sharp in reply.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Snappishness.
Sharp spoken; disposed to snap, as a dog.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Apt to snap; eager to bite; sharp in reply; apt to speak angril or tartly.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Eager to bite; peevish; apt to speak tartly or in anger.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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