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Meaning of peevish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peevish

Pronunciation:/ˈpiːvɪʃ//ˈpivɪʃ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.

    Example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.

  2. Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

    Example: Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.

  3. Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.

  4. (adverb) Peevishly.