SAT vocabulary
crabbed
cranky, bad-tempered, and easily irritated
Example
"Exhausted from the overnight flight, the director gave crabbed answers to the journalists' questions."
Etymology
From 'crab' (the crustacean), by metaphorical association with its sideways gait and sharp pinchers.
Play today's word
Free daily SAT vocabulary game. One word, four definitions, be sharp.
Play WordSpar →