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snit

UK/snɪt/ uncommon slang us

noun

1.

a state of agitated irritation

  • “he was in a snit”

Origin

Likely related to Proto-Germanic *snidaz, i.e. a a little, a bit. Also perhaps from obsolete German Schnitt which is a small amount of beer served in a larger glass.

Phrases

  • snit fit

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