Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Shirty

What does it mean?

Bad-tempered/irritable.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative.

When do you use it?

Use it when someone is in a bad mood.

Examples

Example 1: That idea sounds very shirty to me.

Example 2: He was a bit shirty after the long trip.

Question for you

When would you use "Shirty" in real life?

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