Snippiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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snippiest
[ ˈsnɪpiəst ]
descriptive quality
The term 'snippiest' refers to the superlative form of 'snippy', which means being curt or abrupt in manner. It suggests a particularly sharp or irritable tone when expressing oneself. This word can refer to someone's comments or behavior that is notably brusque or disrespectful. Typically, the snippiest remarks are perceived as sarcastic or condescending, often leaving others feeling belittled or offended.
Synonyms
brusque, curt, irritable, short, snappy.
Examples of usage
- Her snippiest remarks often hurt people's feelings.
- He was in a bad mood and made the snippiest comments during the meeting.
- She has a tendency to resort to the snippiest comments when frustrated.
Translations
Translations of the word "snippiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sarcástico
🇮🇳 सबसे चिढ़ाने वाला
🇩🇪 am schärfsten
🇮🇩 paling sinis
🇺🇦 найсардонічніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej złośliwy
🇯🇵 最も皮肉な
🇫🇷 le plus sarcastique
🇪🇸 el más sarcástico
🇹🇷 en alaycı
🇰🇷 가장 비꼬는
🇸🇦 الأكثر سخرية
🇨🇿 nejvíce sarkastický
🇸🇰 najviac sarkastický
🇨🇳 最讽刺的
🇸🇮 najbolj sarkastičen
🇮🇸 sarkastískastur
🇰🇿 ең сатиралық
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ირონიული
🇦🇿 ən sarkastik
🇲🇽 el más sarcástico
Etymology
The word 'snippy' is thought to have originated in the early 20th century. It likely derives from the word 'snip', which means to cut or sever, and is associated with a sharp or quick action. The transition to 'snippy' relates to someone's manner of speech that cuts short a conversation or interrupts with a curt reply. 'Snippiest' is thus the superlative form, used when describing someone who is the most snippy, emphasizing that their manner is especially brusque or unkind. The evolution of this term reflects societal perceptions of communication styles, particularly in contexts where politeness is expected. Over time, the word has maintained its connotation of irritability and shortness, often appearing in discussions about social interactions and emotional tones.