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The correct spelling is peevish.
How to pronounce peevish
adjective
IPA: /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Say it like: Pee-vis-h
The correct spelling is peevish. Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross. For example: "I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."
Usage Examples
“I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.”
“Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
- 2.Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
- 3.Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
- 4.(adverb) Peevishly.
- 5.Clever, expert.
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