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76 words & definitions

begrudge
To envy someone else's good fortune
bicker
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
dicker
To engage in petty argument or bargaining
gloat
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
goad
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
irk
To irritate and annoy someone
leer
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way
nix
Put an end to; cancel
ogle
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
pry
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
quibble
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
rebuff
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner
snigger
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
snoop
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
squabble
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
tattle
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing
flak
Strong criticism
guff
Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas
smirk
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
tiff
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
hassle
To harass; pester
nag
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging
quip
Make a witty remark
snub
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
brusque
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
gruff
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking
huffy
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things
nippy
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly
pesky
Causing trouble; annoying
snide
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
snippy
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way
snooty
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class
testy
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered
blunt
Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings.
shoo
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.
flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful
grudgingly
In a reluctant or resentful manner
pompous
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
brat
A child, typically a badly behaved one
callous
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people
alienate
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
innuendo
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly
hassle
Irritating inconvenience
nag
A person who nags someone
quip
A witty remark
snub
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
apathetic
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion.
cavalier
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless.
controversial
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument.
critical
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.
disrupt
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.
dissent
An act of expressing opposition or objection.
eavesdrop
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
faction
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.
gossip
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.
intrusive
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space.
nosey
Too interested in other people's business or private matters.
nuisance
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience.
offensive
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
miser
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.
peck
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
poke
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.
quarrel
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups.
quarrel
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic.
rebuttal
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim.
standoffish
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof.
spoilsport
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
relegate
To move someone or something to a less important role or status.
ingrate
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something.
ingratitude
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done.
irritate
To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful.
indifferent
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
neglect
To fail to care of something or someone properly.