Crabby

Crabby describes a person or animal that is bad-tempered, irritable, and easily annoyed. It signifies a consistently negative and complaining disposition, often marked by a tendency to snap at others, find fault, and display a generally unpleasant demeanor. A Crabby individual is typically difficult to please and frequently expresses dissatisfaction. This state can stem from various factors, including fatigue, stress, hunger, or underlying emotional issues. The Crabby behavior can also involve sulking, pessimism, and a lack of patience.

Crabby meaning with examples

• The toddler was Crabby all morning, refusing to eat or play. Nothing seemed to satisfy him, and he let out a series of whines and frowns. His Crabby mood was likely due to a late nap the day before. His mom decided to ignore him until his nap time to see if it would help him.
• After a long day at work, Sarah was in a Crabby mood and snapped at her family when they greeted her at the door. She just wanted peace and quiet after the day's difficult meetings, so she decided to take a long bath.
• The old cat grew Crabby in his old age, swatting at anyone who tried to pet him. He seemed to prefer his own company and showed his teeth if he was being bothered. He only warmed up to his owner in a way that he didn't to any other human.
• The weather made everyone Crabby, as they complained about the rain and gloom. Nobody wanted to venture outside for the rain, even those with rain gear. There was nothing exciting on tv, which also didn't help boost anyone's mood.
• The Crabby customer loudly complained about every aspect of the service at the restaurant, from the wait time to the temperature of his food, all the way to the noise level. The waitress eventually just walked away and served other patrons.