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crabby.

Relating to or resembling crabs; crablike.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈkɹæb.i/
  1. Relating to or resembling crabs; crablike.

  2. Abounding with crabs.

  3. Visibly irritated or annoyed; grouchy, irritable, in a foul mood; given to complaining or finding fault in an annoyed way.

  4. Crabbed; difficult or perplexing.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English crab Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English crabby From crab + -y.

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