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/snɪpi/ · sni·py
adjective
  1. having or showing a quick, sharp, and often irritable manner. She had a snippy response to his question.
adverb
  1. in a quick, sharp, and often irritable manner. He spoke snippy to the customer.
Did you know? The word 'snippy' is often used to describe someone who is quick to respond with a sharp or irritable comment, but it can also be used to describe something that is done in a quick and snappy manner, such as a snippy remark or a snippy comment.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026