a. | 1. | Characterized by or manifesting, sourness, peevishness, or moroseness; harsh; cross; cynical; - applied to feelings, disposition, or manners. |
2. | Characterized by harshness or roughness; unpleasant; - applied to things; | |
3. | Obscure; difficult; perplexing; trying; | |
4. | Cramped; irregular; |
Adj. | 1. | crabbed - perversely irritable |