In a snit Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /snɪt
in-uh-SNIT
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /snˈɪt
in-uh-SNIT
Definition
If someone is "in a snit," they are suddenly upset, annoyed, or offended, usually about something small, and show it in their behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly American English. Used for brief, petty moodiness—less serious than being truly angry. Often occurs as "in a snit about...". Avoid using in formal or written English; more common in conversation.
Spanish: molesto - de mal humor - enojado (momentáneo)Portuguese (BR): emburrado - irritado (momentaneamente) - de bicoPortuguese (PT): amuançado - irritado (momentaneamente) - de trombasChinese (Simplified): 闹脾气 - 小情绪Chinese (Traditional): 鬧脾氣 - 小情緒Hindi: नाराज़ (अल्पकालिक) - मूड मेंArabic: منزعج - غاضب (مؤقتًا)Bengali: খিটখিটে মেজাজে - রাগান্বিত (সামান্য কারণে)Russian: в дурном настроении - на взводе (по пустякам)Japanese: むくれている - ふてくされているVietnamese: giận dỗi - hờn dỗiKorean: 삐친 - 토라진Turkish: küçük bir sinir krizinde - huysuzUrdu: خفا - خفیف ناراضی (چھوٹی بات پر)Indonesian: ngambek - kesal (karena sesuatu yang sepele)
Example Sentences
Why are you in a snit this morning?
basic
She gets in a snit when things don't go her way.
basic
Tom is in a snit about his broken phone.
basic
After the argument, he was in a snit all night and wouldn't talk to anyone.
natural
Don't mind her. She's just in a snit because she lost the game.
natural
He gets in a snit over the smallest things.
natural