Grumpy
Grumpy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.
Usage example: a grumpy neighbor whose yard we had long ago learned not to trespass
Snappish is a synonym for grumpy in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Snappish" instead an adjective "Grumpy", when it comes to topics like grouchy. informal substitute
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Grumpy Old Man: Conners the snappish, curmudgeonly, pessimistic, pipe-smoking (yet surprisingly philosophical) pawn shop owner and Wid the nocturnal, easily-irritated windmill worker.
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