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shirty

/ˈʃɜːrti/ adjective · British & US
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What does shirty mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing annoyance or irritation, often in a petty or childish way.

Example

"He was being shirty with the waiter because his coffee was late."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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