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Meaning of "snappishness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNAPPISHNESS

snappishness  [ˈsnæpɪʃnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNAPPISHNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Snappishness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SNAPPISHNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of snappishness in the English dictionary

The definition of snappishness in the dictionary is the quality of being sharp or irritable.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNAPPISHNESS


boorishness
ˈbʊərɪʃnɪs
Britishness
ˈbrɪtɪʃnɪs
childishness
ˈtʃaɪldɪʃnɪs
feverishness
ˈfiːvərɪʃnɪs
foolishness
ˈfuːlɪʃnɪs
foppishness
ˈfɒpɪʃnɪs
garishness
ˈɡɛərɪʃnɪs
lavishness
ˈlævɪʃnɪs
mumpishness
ˈmʌmpɪʃnɪs
prudishness
ˈpruːdɪʃnɪs
rompishness
ˈrɒmpɪʃnɪs
scampishness
ˈskæmpɪʃnɪs
selfishness
ˈsɛlfɪʃnɪs
sheepishness
ˈʃiːpɪʃnɪs
sluggishness
ˈslʌɡɪʃnɪs
snobbishness
ˈsnɒbɪʃnɪs
squeamishness
ˈskwiːmɪʃnɪs
stylishness
ˈstaɪlɪʃnɪs
unselfishness
ʌnˈsɛlfɪʃnɪs
wimpishness
ˈwɪmpɪʃnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNAPPISHNESS

snaplink
snappable
snapped
snapper
snapper up
snappier
snappiest
snappily
snappiness
snapping
snapping beetle
snapping turtle
snappingly
snappish
snappishly
snappy
snapshooter
snapshot
snaptin
snapweed

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNAPPISHNESS

brashness
bullishness
business
Caithness
Englishness
freshness
greenishness
harshness
highness
Jewishness
lushness
much of a muchness
muchness
rashness
richness
roughness
Royal Highness
smoothness
suchness
thoroughness
toughness

Synonyms and antonyms of snappishness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «snappishness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNAPPISHNESS

Find out the translation of snappishness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of snappishness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «snappishness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

snappishness
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

snappishness
570 millions of speakers

English

snappishness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

snappishness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفظاظة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

snappishness
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

snappishness
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

snappishness
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

snappishness
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Snappishness
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bissigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

snappishness
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

snappishness
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Snappishness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

snappishness
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

snappishness
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्षीणता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

snappishness
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

snappishness
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

snappishness
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

snappishness
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

snappishness
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στριφνότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snibbigheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snappishness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

snappishness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snappishness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAPPISHNESS»

The term «snappishness» is normally little used and occupies the 135.310 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAPPISHNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about snappishness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNAPPISHNESS»

Discover the use of snappishness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snappishness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chambers's English Dictionary: Pronouncing, Explanatory, and ...
SMOKINESS—. SNAPPISHNESS. fate, far; me, her; mine; mote; mute; moon; (/ ten. SNAPPY— SNOW-PLOUGH. fate, far; me, hi-r; mine; mote; mute; moon;. SMOKINESS, smokl-nes, n. The state of being smoky. SMOKY, smok'i, adj. Giving out ...
James Donald (F.R.G.S.), 1872
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Much Obliged
Addie waited for Honoria to take Wallace to task on the issue of the snappishness , only to be disappointed. Lavinia Haverford smiled delicately behind her fingertips. ' "Then I shall ask you to do some of the, er, more arduous work, Miss ...
Jessica Benson, 2005
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Biennial Report of the State Board of Health and Vital ...
Among those most commonly observed are early irritability and restlessness which may or may not be associated with snappishness or with over-playfulness; or dullness, shyness, loss of appetite and no tendency to snappishness. Appetite  ...
Minnesota. State Board of Health, 1915
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The Eclectic Magazine: Foreign Literature
In short, the snappishness of Cynicism was, undoubtedly, in its origin, snappishness at the engrossing pleasures, luxuries, and outward attractions which seemed to be drawing man away from his true self—only the Cynic Philosophers had a ...
John Holmes Agnew, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1884
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Eclectic Magazine: Foreign Literature
In short, the snappishness of Cynicism was, undoubtedly, in its origin, snappishness at the engrossing pleasures, luxuries, and outward attractions which seemed to be drawing man away from his true self—only the Cynic Philosophers had a ...
John Holmes Agnew, Henry T. Steele, Walter Hilliard Bidwell, 1884
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Report
Among those most commonly observed are early irritability and restlessness which may or may not be associated with snappishness or with over-playfulness; or dullness, shyness, loss of appetite and no tendency to snappishness. Appetite  ...
Minnesota. State Board of Health, 1915
7
The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art
In short, the snappishness of Cynicism was, undoubtedly, in its origin, snappishness at the engrossing pleasures, luxuries, and outward attractions which seamed to be drawing man away from his true self — only the Cynic Philosophers had a ...
‎1884
8
The private secretary,his duties and opportunities
Two common faults arise from the attempt to secure conciseness: (1) grammatical incompleteness of sentences, and (2) curtness or snappishness in tone. Grammatical incompleteness arises if the writer, in a mistaken attempt to secure brevity ...
Edward Jones Kilduff, 1919
9
Critical and Exegetical Hand-book to the New Testament
302), snappishness (Pollux, On. v. 65), low vulgarity (Lucian, Nigr. 22), malice and cunning (Jacobs, ad Anthol. VI. p. 18), and the like, see generally Wetstein ; used also among the Jews in similar special references (Isa. lvi. 10 f. ; Deut. xxiii.
Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer, 1885
10
Moderator-topics
Petulance, snappishness, sarcasm are not desirable adjuncts in teaching. *.»^ Eye-Openers in History— X. It will open the eyes of the pupils to read Mr. Morse's description of the eloquence of Adams. We quote from the "Life of John Quincy ...
‎1891

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNAPPISHNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snappishness is used in the context of the following news items.
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With Sandra Tsing Loh back to lead the way, change is very good
What's more, a little snappishness, a bit of selfishness and some more body acceptance can be good things. So what if it means mom jeans and what she calls ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
SOCIAL ADVICE: What to say when 'you're so skinny'
Yes, it is inevitable that our loved ones will occasionally misdirect their snappishness. But yours sounds like a too-regular offender. Say to your girlfriend: “I want ... «Indiana Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Chicago Is Waiting to See if Runoff Battle Has Humbled Rahm …
Critics have groused over Mr. Emanuel's snappishness, but also over a focus that they say has lavished attention over the past four years on business ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
4
Art from the Archive: Tony Emery opened the VAG to the community
“The result is that the Gallery tingles with good vibrations despite cramped working conditions which might justify a certain snappishness.” Lowndes quoted him ... «Vancouver Sun, Mar 15»
5
Bumpy learning curve for likely candidates in 2016 race
The first six weeks of 2015 have featured mangled messages, snappishness, a bad hire and other flubs from the Republicans who would be president. FILE - In ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
6
Likely GOP Presidential Candidates Ride Bumpy Learning Curve …
The first six weeks of 2015 have featured mangled messages, snappishness, a bad hire and other flubs from the Republicans who would be president. «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
7
Doulas, a Growing Force in Maternity Culture, Seek Greater …
Ms. Pizarro had her doula, Domino Kirke, attending to her every need, absorbing every hint of snappishness. So Mr. Grand seemed thrilled to be needed when ... «New York Times, Feb 15»
8
Why I Need Pet-Parenting Vacations
Some time and space away from those feelings is a relief and it lets my snappishness settle back into what it truly is: a petty, fleeting, formless sensation that ... «The Frisky, Aug 14»
9
Benson's Cuckoos From Drawn & Quarterly – Nothing's 'Safe' In This …
... gift of the brief, quickly moving dialogue that keeps things strangely light even as these “cute animals” take on recognizable office rivalries and snappishness. «Bleeding Cool News, Jun 14»
10
For Montgomery executive candidate Duncan, depression and …
Barbara Duncan said she started noticing a new snappishness in her husband, who would erupt over seemingly small things. There were also crying jags. «Washington Post, Apr 14»

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