Shirty

Shirty

Irritable.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Shirty!"
"That's a bit Shirty, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British irritable, bad-tempered. British mood terminology from 1840s. 'Getting shirty' British annoyed. Working-class British temper description. From 'getting one's shirt out' British. Reflects British clothing mood metaphor.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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