Snippy and Shy

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Snippy adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Usage example: I get tired of his snippy insistence that emulating the rich and famous is the only way to appear successful

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Shy is an antonym for snippy.

Nearby Words: snip, snipped, snipping, snipper

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Snippy is an antonym for shy.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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