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Definition of peevish - 2 dictionary results

pee⋅vish

  [pee-vish]
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–adjective
1. cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
2. showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.
3. perverse or obstinate.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME pevysh < ?

Related forms:
pee⋅vish⋅ly, adverb
pee⋅vish⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. petulant, irritable, snappish. See cross.
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pee·vish   (pē'vĭsh)   
adj.  

    1. Querulous or discontented.

    2. Ill-tempered.

  2. Contrary; fractious.


[Middle English pevish, possibly from Latin perversus, past participle of perversus; see perverse.]
pee'vish·ly adv., pee'vish·ness n.
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