as in bear
an irritable and complaining person
you're always such a crab in the morning!
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
their two-year-old whined and crabbed for the whole car trip
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
crabbed the blossoming romance by becoming moody and demanding
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Recent Examples of crab
Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
For a delicious brunch, pop into the neighborhood favorite White Wolf Café for mimosas and a crab cake sandwich.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The data can be interesting, even if the look is unripe and sometimes crabbed.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Noun
Guests can also purchase a first-class ticket, includes a four-course pairing involving lobster empanada, crab Louie and fillet crostini.
Details: 2 N. Central Ave., Suite 101, Phoenix.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
For a delicious brunch, pop into the neighborhood favorite White Wolf Café for mimosas and a crab cake sandwich.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Favorite hobbies: Pickleball, crabbing on the boat, and my newfound love for rock climbing.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The data can be interesting, even if the look is unripe and sometimes crabbed.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crab
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But with the deepest part of winter upon us, not all bears are hibernating.Damon Arthur, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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It's been nearly three decades since anyone has seen a grizzly anywhere near North Cascades National Park, located northeast of Seattle, KUOW reports, even though the bears used to dominate the area.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about _targets.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Police ask anyone whose property was damaged during the shooting to report it to the Indianapolis department.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, Scout, Tallulah, and Rumer, along with a group of friends and family, jump and scream as Moore’s name is called out by Kerry Washington, who presented the award alongside Andrew Garfield.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
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My cat's preference is screaming from the bath tub for someone to open the faucet for her.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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The woman, who was not seriously injured, was taken to a hospital.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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At least 14 people were killed in the attack and dozens were injured, Raia says.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Chimaev became the first man to submit Whittaker under the UFC banner in that matchup, ending the fight in the first round with a vicious face crank that left Whittaker needing post-fight dental work.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rip removes the poles, lowers the straps with the crank, and stands there for 56 seconds while the casket descends.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Stop whining about female TV anchor’s hair and clothing.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Dodgers Plaschke: Baseball fans can whine, but there’s nothing wrong with the way the Dodgers are winning Dec. 4, 2024 The Dodgers, honestly, didn’t do much during the meetings besides accepting congratulations for their World Series championship.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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As Callas and Stefano were far past their vocal peak, the performances were marred by difficulties.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump spent considerable time this year campaigning in New York, even holding rallies in the Bronx and hosting events at iconic locations like Madison Square Garden, though some have been marred by controversial comments from his supporters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crab. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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