Snit
/snɪt/noun
A fit of irritation or a sulky state of annoyance.
Did you know?Snit is a 20th-century American slang word, probably formed in playful imitation of a sharp, snappy sound rather than inherited from some ancient spellbook of roots.
Etymological Timeline
20th Century
English
snit
“a fit of temper or sulky irritation”
Early 20th Century
American English
snit
“slang for an annoyed or petulant state”
Unknown
English
snit
“likely an expressive formation, shaped by sharp, hissing sounds”
Modern English
English
snit
“a brief state of irritation or bad temper”