crab
Translation
crab, grump
Examples
We saw a crab on the beach.
We saw a crab on the beach.
Don't be such a crab in the morning.
Don't be such a crab in the morning.
Grammar Patterns
a crab ((noun)) the animal A crab walked sideways on the sand.
to be a crab ((expression)) to be a grumpy person He is a real crab when he's tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms (animal): crustacean; Synonyms (person): grump, grouch
Etymology
From Old English 'crabba'.
Memory Tips
Picture a crab with its pincers up, looking angry or 'crabby'. This links the animal to the grumpy person.