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shirty

/ˈʃɜː.ti/

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adjective

/ˈʃɜː.ti/C1formalbritish
  • ruНеформальное британское прилагательное, используемое для описания человека, который раздражён, зол или находится в плохом настроении.

An informal British adjective used to describe someone who is annoyed, angry, or in a bad mood.

  1. Irritated or annoyedC1informalbritish

    In a bad mood; easily angered or showing irritation.

    ruРаздражённый

    • He got a bit shirty when I questioned his decision.
    • She was feeling shirty after the long delay.
    • Don't get shirty with me; I'm just trying to help.

    Synonymsbad-temperedcrankycrossgrumpyill-temperedirritablepeevedsnappishsurlytesty

    Antonymscalmcheerfulgenialgood-humoredplacid

Forms
  • shirtier comparative form
  • shirtiest superlative form