Crabbiest Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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crabbiest
[หkrรฆbiษชst ]
Definition
emotional state
The term 'crabbiest' refers to being irritable, grouchy, or in a bad mood. It describes a person who is easily annoyed and frequently complains, often without a clear reason.
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Examples of usage
- He's been the crabbiest person today, snapping at everyone.
- After a long week, she became the crabbiest version of herself.
- Don't talk to him in the morning; he's always the crabbiest before his coffee.
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Origin of 'crabbiest'
The word 'crabby' likely originates from the 16th-century word 'crab', referring to the crustacean that pinches and is often associated with a bad temperament. The term 'crabby' itself evolved from the Old English 'crabba', which has connections to various languages indicating a creature known for its lateral movement and hard shell. Adding the '-iest' suffix denotes the superlative form, suggesting the highest degree of that quality. Over centuries, 'crabby' has come to embody not just the behavior of the crustacean but a general sense of irritability in people, reflecting a state where one is often grouchy or annoyed.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,614, 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.
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