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waspishly

/wæspɪli/ adverb · British & US

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What does waspishly mean?

adverb

In a sharp or critical manner; in a way that is sharply critical or mocking.

Example

"She spoke waspishly about the politician's latest gaffe."

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Words that share this root

wasp asp clasp waspish

What's another word for waspishly?

critically sarcastically mockingly scornfully disapprovingly disdainfully

What's the opposite of waspishly?

flatteringly praisingly approvingly

Rhymes with waspishly

wasp asp clasp mensa