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crabby

[ˈkræbi]

crabby Definition

  • 1bad-tempered and irritable
  • 2infested with or resembling crabs

Using crabby: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crabby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She's always crabby in the morning.

  • Example

    He was in a crabby mood all day.

  • Example

    The beach was crabby with small crustaceans.

  • Example

    The old boat had a crabby bottom.

crabby Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crabby

Antonyms for crabby

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Summary: crabby in Brief

The term 'crabby' [ˈkræbi] refers to someone who is bad-tempered and irritable. It can also describe something that is infested with or resembling crabs, such as a beach or a boat. Examples include 'She's always crabby in the morning' and 'The old boat had a crabby bottom.' Synonyms include 'grumpy' and 'irritable,' while informal alternatives include 'grinchy' and 'cranky.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

Not

all

Cancerians

are

crabby,

but

they

are

all

good

at

causing

problems

and

then

blaming

them

on

others.