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Definition of Snappishly
1. Adverb. In an ill-natured and snappish manner. "`Don't talk to me now,' she said snappishly"
Partainyms: Snappish
Definition of Snappishly
1. Adverb. In a snappish manner. ¹
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Definition of Snappishly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Snappishly
Literary usage of Snappishly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens (1838)
"... appeared to be again aware of the presence of hie client ; and, raising his
head from the paper, said, rather snappishly— " Who's with me in this case ? ..."
2. A Dictionary of the Hindee Language by John Drew Bate (1875)
"[tu threaten ; to jerk. l, t. to browbeat, speak snappishly to, scold; 1, /• a
mutual wrangling. , /. rebuff, ..."
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