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peevish

/piːvɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does peevish mean?

adjective

Bad-tempered or irritable; peevishness is a feeling of discontent or annoyance.

Example

"She was in a peevish mood all day, snapping at everyone who tried to talk to her."

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