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
Feverish and peevish, turning quite devilish!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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