waspish

waspish Definition

wasp·ish (wäs′pis̸h, wôs′-)

adjective

waspish Related Forms

wasp′·ishly adverb wasp′·ish·ness noun

waspish Synonyms

modif.

waspish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

wit: Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine have perfected the art of constructive criticism and waspish wit in the addictive What Not To Wear.
comment: He occasionally throws in the odd waspish comment that gives you a slightly teasing impression.
quip: We couldn't quite manage the level of sophisticated waspish literary quips the venue might have demanded.

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