Snarly: meaning, definitions and examples
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snarly
[ ˈsnɑrli ]
informal description
Snarly describes something that is tangled or knotted, often referring to hair or an object. It can also be used to describe a person who is grumpy or irritable.
Synonyms
grumpy, irritable, knotted, tangled.
Examples of usage
- Her hair was snarly after the long day at the beach.
- The traffic was snarly during rush hour.
- He had a snarly attitude when he was asked to help.
- The dog became snarly when it was disturbed.
- Trying to untangle the snarly mess of cables was frustrating.
Translations
Translations of the word "snarly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rabugento
🇮🇳 चिढ़चिढ़ा
🇩🇪 knurrend
🇮🇩 cemberut
🇺🇦 гримасничий
🇵🇱 wściekły
🇯🇵 不機嫌な
🇫🇷 grincheux
🇪🇸 gruñón
🇹🇷 huysuz
🇰🇷 투덜거리는
🇸🇦 عابس
🇨🇿 mrzutý
🇸🇰 mrzutý
🇨🇳 爱发脾气的
🇸🇮 sarkastičen
🇮🇸 pyrði
🇰🇿 тосқауласқан
🇬🇪 გაბრაზებული
🇦🇿 narazı
🇲🇽 gruñón
Etymology
The word 'snarly' is derived from the adjective 'snarl', which originated from the Old English word 'snear', meaning to growl or to speak in a threatening manner. The evolution of its meaning reflects a sense of entanglement or complexity, as 'snarl' can refer to a tangle (like in hair or objects) or to a grumpy demeanor in communication. The suffix '-ly' adds an adjective form, allowing it to be used to describe situations or conditions that exhibit either the tangled physical state or an irritable attitude. The usage of 'snarly' has increased in informal contexts, particularly in describing both the state of hair and the temperament of individuals.