- The definition of stroppy is a British slang term used to describe someone who is hard to deal with, or who is easily offended.
An example of someone who would be described as stroppy is a rowdy soccer fan who can't be controlled and who is yelling and shouting and being somewhat rude.
adjectivestrop·pi·er, strop·pi·est Chiefly British
Easily offended or annoyed; ill-tempered or belligerent.
Origin of stroppyPerhaps alteration of obstreperous.
(comparative stroppier, superlative stroppiest)