In a snappish manner; in or with sharp, ungracious, or peevish language; curtly, abruptly.
With a snap or snaps; snappishly. Also, briskly, smartly. Cf. snappily, adv. 2.
In a tart manner; sharply; with acidity; usually figurative with asperity of tone. In quot. 1600, ‘with sourness of aspect’ (Johnson).