peevish
peevish definition
pee·vish (pē′vis̸h)
adjective
- hard to please; irritable; fretful; cross
- showing ill humor or impatience, as a glance or remark
Etymology: ME pevische < ?
Related Forms:
- peevishly pee′·vishly adverb
- peevishness pee′·vish·ness noun
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