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Word of the Day: Crabbed

adjectiveverb /ˈkra-bəd/ crab·bed

What does crabbed mean?

  1. adjective — marked by a forbidding moroseness
  2. adjective — difficult to read or understand
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Crabbed in a sentence

their two-year-old whined and crabbed for the whole car trip

crabbed the blossoming romance by becoming moody and demanding

Synonyms of crabbed

antisocial cross disagreeable grumpy sullen surly abrupt blunt brusque crusty curt gruff

Antonyms of crabbed

civil considerate courteous genteel gracious mannerly polite thoughtful

Origin of crabbed

Middle English, partly from crabbe crustacean, partly from crabbe crab apple

First known use: 14th century

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What is the SophDict Word of the Day for October 27, 2026?

The Word of the Day for October 27, 2026 is "crabbed", which means marked by a forbidding moroseness.

What does "crabbed" mean?

Crabbed (adjective/verb) means marked by a forbidding moroseness. Similar words: antisocial, cross, disagreeable, grumpy, sullen.

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