Anushka Sharma

My friends once told me I remind them of the main character from the American comedy series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' I thought they must mean a sunny, affable girl-next-door, but instead I was confronted with Larry David! Crabby, moody, perversely neurotic Larry David. And the thing is, my friends were right.

Indian Actress

Julie Foudy

It all comes down to perspective. When I get crabby about something, like the delay that was driving me crazy because I told my kids I'd be home for dinner, I have to remind myself where it fits in the scheme of things. We have to say, 'That's life,' which can sometimes be comforting.

American Athlete

Judith Viorst

Kids need to encounter kids like themselves - kids who can sometimes be crabby and fresh and rebellious, kids who talk back and disobey, tell fibs and get into trouble, and are nonetheless still likable and redeemable.

American Author

Ellie Kemper

If you're tired, you shouldn't make yourself exercise. Take a nap instead. It's about getting an appropriate amount of work and rest. I get very crabby if I'm not well-rested.

American Actress

Esha Gupta

The moment I wake up, I have to eat. If I don't eat, I feel like my blood pressure is dropping. I get crabby if I have gone more than half an hour without eating.

Caroline Rhea

I remember I was so crabby in my third trimester - I got gestational diabetes because I'd been acting like I was in a one-woman pie-eating contest.

Canadian Comedian

Reshma Saujani

For me, if I'm away from my son for more than 48 hours, I'm crabby.

American Lawyer

Used to describe someone's temporary mood, not their overall personality.

Emotional Mood

Often not a deep feeling - might just be due to a minor annoyance.

Not Serious

More commonly used in casual conversation than formal writing.

Informal Speech

Creates a strong visual comparison to crabs, emphasizes physical traits.

Visual Imagery

Often used to describe characters in stories or cartoons.

Character Description

Useful in creative writing to add humor or describe appearances.

Creative Writing

Specifically used in medical or health contexts, referring to lice.

Medical Context

Highlights the importance of personal hygiene to avoid infestations.

Hygiene Warning

Should be used carefully to avoid embarrassing or offending someone.

Crabby

Emotional Mood

Not Serious

Informal Speech

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