/ Dictionary / Index S snappish: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: snap•pish Pronunciation: (snap'ish), [key] — adj. apt to snap or bite, as a dog. disposed to speak or reply in an impatient or irritable manner. impatiently or irritably sharp; curt: a snappish reply. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: snappish (Thesaurus) snapping turtle snappy Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language