zickig

bitchy, moody, snappy

English translations

  1. 01

    snappish

  2. 02

    peevish

  3. 03

    cranky

  4. 04

    testy

Word details

German meaning
Launisch und gereizt, oft ohne ersichtlichen Grund.
English meaning
Bitchy
Synonym
launisch, unberechenbar
German example
Sie war heute sehr zickig und hat sich über alles beschwert.
English example
She was very bitchy today and complained about everything.
Comparative
zickigerSuperlative: am zickigsten

Example sentences with “zickig”

  1. Sie war heute sehr zickig. (She was very moody/snappy today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'zickig' sexist?

It is often used to describe moody or difficult behavior, traditionally associated with women (from 'Zicke' = goat/bitch), but it is generally seen as slang for 'moody'.