crabbed

• Adjetivo que describe a una persona irritable, de mal humor o difícil de complacer; también se aplica a una escritura pequeña y difícil de leer.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is bad-tempered, irritable, or difficult to please; also used to describe handwriting that is small and difficult to read.

1. Irritable or bad-temperedC1formal

   Easily annoyed or in a grumpy mood.

   malhumorado

   • The old man was crabbed and complained about everything.
   • She gave a crabbed reply when asked about her day.
   • His crabbed attitude made the meeting unpleasant.

   Sinónimoscantankerouschurlishcrankycrossgrumpyirritablepeevishsullensurlytesty

   Antónimosagreeableamiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

• Verbo que significa quejarse o criticar por nimiedades, o moverse de lado, como un cangrejo.

A verb meaning to complain or find fault in a petty or irritable way, or to move sideways like a crab.

1. Complain or grumbleB2informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a petty or irritable manner.

   quejarse

   • He's always crabbing about the weather.
   • Stop crabbing and just enjoy the party.
   • She crabbed about the service at the restaurant.

   Sinónimosbeefbellyachebleatcarpcomplaingripegrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   Antónimoscommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. C1formal

   To move sideways or in a crab-like manner, often used in aviation or sailing.

   moverse de lado

   • The pilot crabbed the plane to compensate for the crosswind.
   • The boat crabbed sideways as it approached the dock.
   • He crabbed his way through the narrow corridor.

   Sinónimosedgesidestepsidle