peevish
[ pee-vish ]
/ ˈpi vɪʃ /
adjective
cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster.
showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.
perverse or obstinate.
Origin of peevish
1350–1400; Middle English
pevysh < ?
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British Dictionary definitions for peevish
peevish
/ (ˈpiːvɪʃ) /
adjective
fretful or irritable
a peevish child
obsolete
perverse
Derived forms of peevish
peevishly, adverb peevishness, nounWord Origin for peevish
C14: of unknown origin