Definitions for: Snappish

[adj] tending to speak irritably; "a snappish tone of voice"

Webster (1913) Definition: Snap"pish, a.
1. Apt to snap at persons or things; eager to bite; as, a
snapping cur.

2. Sharp in reply; apt to speak angrily or testily; easily
provoked; tart; peevish.

The taunting address of a snappish misanthrope.
--Jeffrey.
-- Snap"pish*ly, adv. -- Snap"pish*ness, n.

Synonyms: ill-natured, snappy