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Definition snit in American English

snit noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/snɪt/
1

a feeling of being annoyed. This word shows that you think someone is silly to be annoyed

Example

Frances is always in a snit about something.

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2

a state of irritation

Example

Obviously, he was simply throwing a snit at the end of a bad day.

Example

Don't bother him - he's still in a snit after this morning's reprimand.

Definition snit in American English