peevish
[ pee-vish ]
/ ˈpi vɪʃ /
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adjective
cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.
perverse or obstinate.
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Origin of peevish
1350–1400; Middle English pevysh of unknown origin
synonym study for peevish
1. See cross.
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peer-to-peer network, peetweet, peeve, peeved, peevers, peevish, peewee, peewit, P.E.F., peg, peg-and-socket joint
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British Dictionary definitions for peevish
peevish
/ (ˈpiːvɪʃ) /
adjective
fretful or irritablea peevish child
obsolete perverse
Derived forms of peevish
peevishly, adverbpeevishness, nounWord Origin for peevish
C14: of unknown origin
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