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Crabbier: meaning, definitions and examples

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crabbier

 

[ ˈkræbiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood description

Crabbier is the comparative form of crabby, meaning more irritable or grumpy than usual. It is often used to describe someone who is unpleasantly edgy or touchy, particularly when they seem to be in a bad mood more than normal.

Synonyms

more cantankerous, more grouchy, more irritable

Examples of usage

  • She seems crabbier than usual today.
  • Don't be crabbier; try to relax.
  • His crabbier attitude made it hard to work together.

Translations

Translations of the word "crabbier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rabugento

🇮🇳 अधिक चिड़चिड़ा

🇩🇪 zorniger

🇮🇩 lebih pemarah

🇺🇦 більш дратівливий

🇵🇱 bardziej zrzędliwy

🇯🇵 よりイライラした

🇫🇷 plus irritable

🇪🇸 más gruñón

🇹🇷 daha huysuz

🇰🇷 더 짜증나는

🇸🇦 أكثر شغفًا

🇨🇿 více podrážděný

🇸🇰 viac nahnevaný

🇨🇳 更烦躁

🇸🇮 bolj siten

🇮🇸 meira purr

🇰🇿 көп шошy

🇬🇪 მეტი გაღიზიანებული

🇦🇿 daha əsəbi

🇲🇽 más irritable

Word origin

The word 'crabby' originates from the adjective 'crab', which dates back to the late 14th century, describing someone who is ill-tempered or cranky. The etymology of 'crab' likely draws from the Old English 'crabba', referring to the crustacean known for its pincers and possibly its irritable behavior. This evolved over time, leading to the figurative use of 'crab' to denote a person who exhibits similar grouchiness. The comparative form 'crabbier' emerged logically in English grammar, following the pattern of comparing two degrees of an adjective. This reflects a common theme in language where physical characteristics of animals are used to illustrate human behaviors, as crabs are known to pinch and scuttle away, symbolizing a defensive and bad-tempered disposition.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,506, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.