waspish

[ wos-pish ]
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adjective
  1. like or suggesting a wasp, especially in behavior.

  2. quick to resent a trifling affront or injury; snappish.

  1. irascibly or petulantly spiteful: waspish writing.

  2. having a slight or slender build.

Origin of waspish

1
First recorded in 1560–70; wasp + -ish1

Other words for waspish

Other words from waspish

  • wasp·ish·ly, adverb
  • wasp·ish·ness, noun

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Other definitions for Waspish (2 of 2)

Waspish

or WASP·ish

[ wos-pish ]

adjective

Origin of Waspish

2
First recorded in 1965–70; WASP + -ish1

Other words from Waspish

  • Wasp·ish·ly, WASP·ish·ly, adverb
  • Wasp·ish·ness, WASP·ish·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for waspish

waspish

/ (ˈwɒspɪʃ) /


adjective
  1. relating to or suggestive of a wasp

  2. easily annoyed or angered

Derived forms of waspish

  • waspishly, adverb
  • waspishness, noun

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