Related Clues:

• Attack verbally
• Be short with
• Mouth off to
• Lambaste
• Respond to peevishly
• Be curt with
• Express impatience
• Answer sharply
• Speak sharply to
• Attack like a turtle
• Speak irritably to
• Get testy with
• Be aggressive with, dog-style
• Respond to sharply
• Show impatience with