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snappishly

[ ˈsnæpɪʃli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a quick and curt manner

Snappishly is an adverb that describes someone speaking or acting in a sharp, impatient, or irritable manner. It implies a short temper or impatience in communication or behavior.

Synonyms

abruptly, brusquely, curtly, testily.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
snappishly	Used when someone speaks in an irritated, sharp manner, often due to annoyance or impatience. This word carries a negative connotation. She answered snappishly, not bothering to hide her frustration. When asked again, he responded snappishly, clearly losing his temper.
brusquely	Used to describe a manner of speaking or acting that is short and blunt, which can come off as rude or dismissive. This word carries a mildly negative connotation. The doctor spoke brusquely, making the patient feel uncomfortable. She brusquely dismissed the question and moved on.
curtly	Used when someone speaks or acts in a very brief and somewhat rude manner. It is often seen as discourteous and abrupt. He replied curtly, not bothering to explain further. Her curtly worded message ended the conversation.
abruptly	Used when actions or speech are sudden and unexpected, often without the usual courtesy. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation but is often more neutral. He ended the meeting abruptly and walked out. She changed the subject abruptly, surprising everyone.
testily	Used when someone responds in an irritable and impatient manner, often because of being provoked or annoyed. This word carries a negative connotation. He responded testily to the repetitive questions. After being interrupted several times, she snapped back testily.

Examples of usage

She replied snappishly when asked about the project deadline.
He greeted the guests snappishly, clearly in a bad mood.
Don't speak to me snappishly, I'm not in the mood.
The customer service representative responded snappishly to the customer's complaint.
The teacher answered snappishly when the student asked a question.

Translations

Translations of the word "snappishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritadamente

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ेपन से

🇩🇪 schnippisch

🇮🇩 dengan kesal

🇺🇦 різко

🇵🇱 opryskliwie

🇯🇵 とげとげしく

🇫🇷 sèchement

🇪🇸 bruscamente

🇹🇷 ters ters

🇰🇷 쌀쌀맞게

🇸🇦 بجفاء

🇨🇿 ostře

🇸🇰 ostro

🇨🇳 尖刻地

🇸🇮 ostro

🇮🇸 snögglega

🇰🇿 ашулы түрде

🇬🇪 წვავედ

🇦🇿 kəskin

🇲🇽 bruscamente

Etymology

The word 'snappishly' is derived from the adjective 'snappish', which first appeared in the late 16th century. It is formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the word 'snappish', which means irritable or short-tempered. The word 'snappish' itself is related to the verb 'snap', indicating a sudden or sharp movement or sound. Over time, 'snappishly' has come to be used to describe someone's manner of speaking or acting in a quick and curt manner, often with impatience or irritation.

See also: snap, snapper, snappiness, snapping, snaps, snapshot.