1. in an easily annoyed or impatient manner

Examples

• She snapped irritably at her brother for being late.
• The customer spoke irritably to the cashier about the long wait.
• He tapped his fingers irritably on the desk during the meeting.
• The teacher responded irritably when asked the same question again.
• She sighed irritably and closed her book.
• The driver honked irritably at the slow traffic ahead.