Crab.
Crabbit
KRAB-it
ˈkrabɪt
Adjective
Example Sentences
"He's pure crabbit the day."
"Don't be so crabbit!"
Etymology & History
Scots word meaning bad-tempered or grumpy, from "crab" (the creature known for its sideways, defensive movements). Used in Scots since at least the 18th century to describe someone irritable.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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