mardy

Examples

• All

• I don't know why you're being so mardy about it?

  Mum & Dad (2008)

• I mean actually feeling a little bit mardy.

  Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)

• Fucking mardy old bitch!

  Wicked Little Letters (2024)

• Cut that out, Davis, or I'll give you something to cry about, you mardy-assed little toerag.

  Scum (1979)

• Fucking mardy old clod!

  Wicked Little Letters (2024)

• She was feeling quite mardy after her friend canceled their plans at the last minute.

• The child became mardy when he didn’t get the toy he wanted.

Synonyms

G

grumpy

vsmardy

76 1.7

Easily annoyed and in a bad mood

focuses on upset from criticism or disappointment rather than constant irritability

M

moody

vsmardy

50 3.2

Often feels angry or sad quickly for no clear reason

centers on reacting to criticism or disappointment rather than random mood swings

T

testy

vsmardy

32 7.2

Easily annoyed and quick to get angry

is milder, focusing on hurt or upset after criticism rather than quick anger

S

surly

vsmardy

24 7.2

A person who is unfriendly and often angry in a rough or threatening way

is about being upset after criticism, usually without hostility or threat

G

grouchy

vsmardy

19 3.9

Easily annoyed and often in a bad mood

tends to imply specific upset after criticism rather than general bad mood

P

pissy

vsmardy

• Offensive

18 9.6

Quick to become annoyed and show a bad mood

is about upset from criticism or disappointment, not generally being petty or rude

T

temperamental

vsmardy

12 6.5

Tends to change mood suddenly and act in an unexpected way

describes upset from criticism or disappointment, not general unpredictability

H

hissy

vsmardy

• Informal

12 8.3

Easily upset and reacting too much in a childish way

is similar but focuses on simple upset after criticism rather than childish drama

M

miffed

vsmardy

8 7.1

Slightly annoyed because someone was rude or unfair

is broader, meaning more lasting bad mood or repeated upset after criticism

S

sulky

vsmardy

6 5.0

Quietly angry and not wanting to talk to others

is about being upset especially after criticism or disappointment

I

ill-tempered

vsmardy

4 5.7

Easily annoyed and quick to get angry

refers more to reacting to criticism or disappointment than general anger tendency

C

chippy

vsmardy

• UK

1 9.1

Being easily annoyed and quick to feel offended

usually refers to upset after criticism or disappointment, not defensive posturing

S

stroppy

vsmardy

• UK

1 9.8

Easily annoyed and likely to argue or be unhelpful

is more about feeling upset inwardly after criticism, not openly argumentative

S

splenitive

vsmardy

• Archaic

1 9.9

Quick to become angry or take offense

is more about becoming upset from criticism or disappointment, not sudden anger

H

huffish

vsmardy

9.9

Being bad-tempered and easily offended

tends to mean being upset from criticism or disappointment rather than mere offense

G

growly

vsmardy

• Informal

7.1

Showing irritation and wanting to be left alone

is mainly about being upset in response to criticism, often quietly

F

fumy

vsmardy

• Archaic

9.3

Showing quiet anger and annoyance by being silent

focuses on being upset after criticism or disappointment rather than general resentment

Antonyms

C

cheerful

111 1.0

Happy in a way you show with a smile or friendly actions

C

content

108 1.0

A feeling of being happy with what you have

How Sulky

morose

15 7.9

sullen

26 4.7

mardy

• UK

9.9

moody

50 3.2

Surface Forms

Etymology