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Snappish Definition & Meaning

snappish
adjective
  1. apt to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice"

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What does snappish mean?
apt to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice"
What part of speech is snappish?
Snappish is an adjective.

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