waspy
adjective
resembling a wasp; waspish.
waspy
1 American
[wos-pee]
/ ˈwɒs pi /
adjective
waspier,
waspiest
Waspy
2
American
[wos-pee]
/ ˈwɒs pi /
Also
WASPy,
adjective
Waspier,
Waspiest
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Etymology
Origin of waspy1
First recorded in 1650–60; wasp + -y 1
Origin of Waspy2
First recorded in 1965–70; WASP + -y 1
Example Sentences
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I go with one of the young English upstarts and choose a slightly exaggerated, magnificently tailored suit that emphasizes my new, waspy figure.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Soon the airplanes came, adding their waspy buzz to the music.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
"Can it be possible that you, a man worth millions of piasters, an exalted ruler, a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, have deliberately chosen this waspy, weedy——" "Let up!" said Mr. Pike sharply.
From The Slim Princess by Ade, George
At others they are vividly white; to a certain extent this banded condition recalls the waspy coloration.
From Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects by Saunders, Edward
"No wonder she's grown waspy, living a life like that," says Vee.
From Wilt Thou Torchy by Ford, Sewell
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