PEEVISH
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
15
Scrabble
16
WWF
P(3) E(1) E(1) V(4) I(1) S(1) H(4)
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Definition
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
adjective
- Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.“I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.”
- Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.“Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.”
- Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
- (adverb) Peevishly.
- Clever, expert.
Source: Wiktionary
