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Snarly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Snarly describes something tangled, knotted, or irritable in manner. It can refer to messy hair, a twisted rope, or a person’s grumpy tone. The word conveys roughness or annoyance.

snarly

/ˈsnɑrli/ /ˈsnɑːli/

Definition:

Twisted, tangled, or irritable in manner.

Synonyms:

Tangled, knotty, grouchy, irritable

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Smooth, cheerful

Common Collocations:

Snarly hair, snarly voice, snarly mood

Derivatives:

Snarliness, snarlingly

Usage Tips:

Use "snarly" to describe tangled objects or someone’s irritable behavior.

Common Phrases:

Snarly mess, snarly attitude, snarly reply

Etymology:

Derived from "snarl," meaning to twist or tangle, with the suffix "-y" indicating a characteristic.

Examples:

  • 1. The dog gave a snarly growl when approached.
  • 2. Her hair was snarly after the windy walk.
  • 3. He woke up in a snarly mood today.
  • 4. The old rope was snarly and hard to untie.

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