How to Pronounce "crabby"
word
ˈkɹæbi
KRAB-ee
kɹˈæbi
krab-EE
Definition
Describes someone who is easily annoyed or often in a bad mood. Usually refers to a person who is irritable and not very friendly at the moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæbi
British English
kɹˈæbi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAB-ee
UK
krab-EE
Listen in Context
My little brother is crabby when he is hungry.
She felt crabby after a long day at work.
The crabby old man yelled at the kids.
Don’t talk to me before coffee—I’m so crabby in the morning.