waspy

¹

[ wos-pee ]

adjective

, wasp·i·er, wasp·i·est.

1. resembling a wasp; waspish.

Waspy

²

[ wos-pee ]

adjective

, Wasp·i·er, Wasp·i·est.

1. Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. of, relating to, or characteristic of WASPs:

   a Waspy country club.

Other Words From

• waspi·ly adverb
• waspi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of waspy¹

First recorded in 1650–60; wasp + -y ¹

Origin of waspy²

First recorded in 1965–70; WASP + -y ¹

Example Sentences

He fears showing the WASPy Allison the side of him changed by Kalaj, and, similarly, fears judgment by Kalaj.

From The Daily Beast

“Initially the role was this Beverly Hills WASPy type, but [creator Doug Ellin] wanted whatever essence I had,” said Chriqui.

From The Daily Beast

But in Massachusetts, they're worried a WASPy wonk running for governor could score another GOP upset.

From The Daily Beast

It has been, for Dobbs, a Kafka-like metamorphosis from WASPy establishmentarian to angry-populist cockroach.

From The Daily Beast

There is that Waspy, American male, keeping-it-all-under-wraps sort of thing that corners both characters.

From The Daily Beast

She had none of your Chinese feet, nor waspy, unhealthy waists, which those may admire who will.

From Project Gutenberg

If mother and dad ever have to go to London for anything, then I might—that is, if Waspy isn't here.

From Project Gutenberg

At others they are vividly white; to a certain extent this banded condition recalls the waspy coloration.

From Project Gutenberg

Good quarters—well ribbed up—not like one of the waspy greyhounds they call thoroughbred horses now-a-days.

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Related Words

• cantankerous
• crusty
• grouchy
• grumpy
• ornery