Unreasonably grumpy.
Stroppy
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Stroppy!"
"That's a bit Stroppy, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British bad-tempered, difficult. From 'obstreperous' British. 'Getting stroppy' British argumentative. Working-class British disposition criticism. Reflects British awkward vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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