schnippisch

snappy, cheeky, pert

English translations

  1. 01

    snappish

  2. 02

    curt

  3. 03

    testy

Word details

German meaning
In einer herablassenden, frechen Art und Weise.
English meaning
Snotty, snippy
Synonym
frech, pampig
German example
Sie antwortete schnippisch.
English example
She answered snottily.
Comparative
schnippischerSuperlative: am schnippischsten

Example sentences with “schnippisch”

  1. Sie gab eine schnippische Antwort. (She gave a cheeky answer.)

Frequently asked questions

How to use 'schnippisch' in a sentence?

Use it to describe someone who answers in a rude, arrogant, or dismissive way. It is often used with 'antworten' or 'Ton'.