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snappishness

/snæpɪsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does snappishness mean?

noun

A quality of being quick to anger or irritation, often in a sharp or biting manner. A tendency to be short-tempered or irritable.

Example

"Her snappishness was evident in the way she snapped at her colleagues."

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