Crabby

usgb/ˈkræbi/
adjective

Feeling or appearing grouchy, grumpy, or in a bad mood.

Tom is always so crabby before he has his morning coffee.
Visual representation of "crabby" - Feeling or appearing grouchy, grumpy, or in a bad mood

Often appears as...

  • feel crabby
  • crabby mood
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Emotional Mood

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

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She can be really friendly, just not today—she's feeling crabby.
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Not Serious

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

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Missing his snack made him crabby, but he got over it quickly.
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Informal Speech

More commonly used in casual conversation than formal writing.

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Sorry for being crabby earlier, didn't get much sleep.
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