irritable
Say it: IR-ih-tuh-bul /ˈɪrɪtəbəl/ · adjective
What “irritable” means
Getting annoyed or angry very easily.
More precisely: Easily annoyed or angered.
Example: “I get irritable when I'm hungry, so I always carry snacks.”
When to use it
For a mood in which small things quickly annoy you. Common in everyday conversation, often about temporary tiredness or stress.
Similar words
cranky, grumpy, testy
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