Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English
Shirty
What does it mean?
Bad-tempered/irritable.
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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?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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