peevish — easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 쉽게 짜증내는, 성질이 고약한
Korean pronunciation: **피**비시
Example Sentences
- Don't be so peevish just because your WiFi is slow!
- The peevish cat hissed at everyone who tried to pet it.
- My grandmother gets peevish when people don't return her Tupperware.
peevish
ADJECTIVE//ˈpiːvɪʃ//
easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered
A peevish customer scowls angrily at the coffee shop barista
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Feverish and peevish, turning quite devilish!
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Origin
From Middle English 'pevish' meaning stubborn or spiteful, possibly derived from an unknown source related to being contrary or difficult to please.
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“Don't be so peevish just because your WiFi is slow!”
“The peevish cat hissed at everyone who tried to pet it.”
“My grandmother gets peevish when people don't return her Tupperware.”
“He gave a peevish reply when asked to work overtime again.”
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