snuffy
1 of 2adjective (1)
ˈsnə-fē 
1
: quick to become annoyed or take offense
2
: marked by snobbery
snuffy
2 of 2adjective (2)
1
: soiled with snuff
2
: resembling snuff
3
a
: addicted to the use of snuff
b
: having unpleasant habits
Word History
Etymology
Adjective (1)
snuff entry 4
Adjective (2)
snuff entry 6
First Known Use
Adjective (1)
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective (2)
1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1
snuffy
adjective
as in grumpy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- grumpy
- snappish
- irritable
- bilious
- fretful
- peevish
- dyspeptic
- grouchy
- petulant
- irascible
- cantankerous
- crabby
- choleric
- huffy
- churlish
- ill-humored
- cranky
- testy
- touchy
- bristly
- resentful
- piqued
- fussy
- cross
- disapproving
- frustrated
- tortured
- angry
- tormented
- bedeviled
- harried
- bearish
- persecuted
- provoked
- indignant
- harassed
- badgered
- pinpricked
- tested
- pestered
- inconvenienced
- riled
- sore
- steaming
- irate
- plagued
- hassled
- troubled
- outraged
- infuriated
- tried
- inflamed
- upset
- mad
- haggled
- disturbed
- irritated
- perturbed
- exasperated
- vexed
- angered
- enflamed
- annoyed
- aggravated
- ireful
- displeased
- distressed
- rankled
- shirty
- bothered
- irked
- put out
- scunnered
- roiled
- peeved
- galled
- narked
- teed off
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- happy
- satisfied
- pleased
- calm
- content
- delighted
- serene
- placid
- pacific
- peaceable
- tranquil