← BackshareGuesssnippy/ˈsnɪpi/adjectiveIrritable or curt in manner; speaking in a sharp, impatient way.The customer gave a snippy reply when asked to wait.She was feeling tired and got snippy with her little brother.I didn't mean to sound snippy; I was just in a hurry.SynonymscurtbrusquetestyAntonymspolitepatient