Knuckle-cracking or clipping nails in public, to some Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. an annoyed or irritated mood
(verb)
1. cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRACKING (noun)
1. a sudden sharp noise
2. the act of cracking something
CRACKING (adjective)
1. very good
CLIPPING (noun)
1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
2. cutting down to the desired size or shape

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