narky

a. 脾气坏的, 易动怒的

发音

UK /ˈnɑːki/
AU

词形变化

narkier 比较级 narkier narkiest narkiest 最高级

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Irritated, in a bad mood; disparaging.

    澳大利亚 爱尔兰 英国 俚语

    2003, Justine Larbalestier, A Buffy Confession, Glenn Yeffeth (editor), Seven Seasons of Buffy: Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Discuss Their Favorite Television Show, BenBella Books, US, page 83, I′m now one of those people I used to defend the show against. There is no one more bitter than an ex-true believer. Color me narky and picky.

    2008, Claudia Carroll, Do You Want to Know a Secret?, Random House, UK, unnumbered page, Age is definitely making me narkier. The only difference between me and my moany Auntie Maisie is a plaid shopping trolley and a tracheotomy.

词源

From nark + -y.

来源:wiktionary