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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crabbed

/kræbd/ adjective · British & US
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What does crabbed mean?

adjective

Having a harsh, gruff, or disagreeable quality; ill-tempered; peevish. Often used to describe handwriting or a crabbed handwriting style.

Example

"The old professor's crabbed handwriting made it difficult to decipher his notes."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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