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(crab-by) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. irritable or grumpy. often used to describe someone in a bad mood.

Example Sentence

The crabby old man yelled at the children.

More Example Sentences

He was crabby because he missed breakfast.

Synonyms

grumpy; irritable; testy

Antonyms

cheerful; happy; pleasant

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Rhymes

  • abbe
  • abbey
  • abbie
  • abby
  • abie
  • cabbie
  • cabby
  • crabby
  • flabby
  • gabby
  • gabie
  • gaby
  • kabi
  • mabee
  • mabie
  • shabby
  • tabby

  • arabie
  • mcabee
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