First Known Use: 1599
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crabby
adjective crab·by \ˈkra-bē\
: unhappy and tending to complain a lot
crab·bi·ercrab·bi·est
Full Definition of CRABBY
: cross, ill-natured <a crabby recluse>
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Origin of CRABBY
4crab
Related to CRABBY
- Synonyms
- choleric, irritable, cranky, cross, crotchety, fiery, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stuffy, testy, waspish
- Antonyms
- forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic (or stoical), tolerant, uncomplaining
CRABBIER Defined for Kids
crabby
adjective crab·by \ˈkra-bē\
crab·bi·ercrab·bi·est
Definition of CRABBY for Kids
: grouchy
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