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Meaning of
peevish
in English
peevish
us
//ˈpiːvɪʃ//
uk
//ˈpiːviʃ//
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
complaining
excessively
;
fretful
The
peevish
child
complained
about
the
food
again
.
bad-tempered
due
to
small
issues
;
irritable
Her
peevish
mood
was
triggered
by
the
minor
delay
.
easily
annoyed
by
minor
things
The
peevish
employee
was
irritated
by
the
noise
in
the
office
.
characterized
by
petty
bad
temper
;
moody
Her
peevish
behavior
was
a
result
of
lack
of
sleep
and
stress
.