Crabbily: meaning, definitions and examples
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crabbily
[ ˈkræbəli ]
mood description
Crabbily describes an attitude or behavior characterized by irritability or a bad temper. When someone acts crabbily, they often display a grumpy or cranky demeanor, making interactions with others challenging. This term is often used to describe how a person responds to situations that frustrate or annoy them. It conveys a sense of being short-tempered or easily annoyed, often without a substantial reason.
Synonyms
crossly, grumpily, irritably, testily.
Examples of usage
- She answered crabbily when asked about her day.
- He crabbily refused to help with the chores.
- The teacher spoke crabbily after a long day.
- He was crabbily dismissive of her suggestions.
Translations
Translations of the word "crabbily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crabamente
🇮🇳 क्रैबली
🇩🇪 grimmig
🇮🇩 dengan marah
🇺🇦 роздратовано
🇵🇱 zrzędliwie
🇯🇵 不機嫌に
🇫🇷 de manière irritable
🇪🇸 de manera enojada
🇹🇷 huysuzca
🇰🇷 투덜거리며
🇸🇦 بشكل غاضب
🇨🇿 mrzutě
🇸🇰 mrzuto
🇨🇳 脾气暴躁地
🇸🇮 grdo
🇮🇸 kveinlega
🇰🇿 ренішпен
🇬🇪 ბრაზიანად
🇦🇿 qıcıqlanmış şəkildə
🇲🇽 enojadamente
Etymology
The word 'crabbily' is derived from the base word 'crabby', which originated in the early 19th century. The term 'crabby' itself comes from the noun 'crab', which is often associated with the crustacean known for its sideways movement and defensive nature. Linguistically, 'crabby' may have evolved from the notion of being crabby or irritable like the animal. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which someone acts or behaves—specifically, in a manner similar to that of a crab, characterized by irritation or ill-temper. Over the years, the usage of 'crabbily' in English literature and conversation has become more pronounced, often encapsulating a mood that resonates with frustrations in day-to-day life.