"crabbit" meaning in English

See crabbit in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɹabɪt/ [UK] Forms: more crabbit [comparative], most crabbit [superlative]
Etymology: From Scots crabbit, from crab. Etymology templates: {{der|en|sco|crabbit}} Scots crabbit Head templates: {{en-adj}} crabbit (comparative more crabbit, superlative most crabbit)
  1. (Scotland) Grouchy, cantankerous. Tags: Scotland Synonyms: crabby, ornery, irritable
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