Word: snappishly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: snap
pish
ly
Definition: In a snappish manner; apt to speak irritably
Morphemes:
Affix: snap
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: snappen
Language: nl
Decoded: snappen
Meaning: to bite; seize
Affix: -ish
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Somewhat, rather.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.