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snippety

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsnɪpɪti/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Made up of short snippets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: choppy

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snippy, snipped, choppy

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Irritable; impatient; short-tempered; often, in a condescending way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: snippy, snitty

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From snippet + -y.