snappish

UK: /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ US: /ˈsnæpɪʃ/ ,(snap′ish)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

snap•pish /ˈsnæpɪʃ/   adj. 

1. irritable:
   a snappish reply.

snap•pish•ly, adv. 
snap•pish•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

snap•pish  (snap′ish), adj. 

1. apt to snap or bite, as a dog.
2. disposed to speak or reply in an impatient or irritable manner.
3. impatiently or irritably sharp;
   curt:
   a snappish reply.

• snap + -ish¹ 1535–45

snap′pish•ly, adv. 
snap′pish•ness, n.