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PEEVISH

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Peevish.

Peevish - as an adjective satellite

Easily irritated or annoyed

Example: "An incorrigibly fractious young man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranky15fractious14irritable11nettlesome12peckish18pettish12petulant10scratchy18techy13testy8tetchy14

Peevish - as an adjective

Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.

Example: "I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."

Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

Example: "Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."

Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.

(adverb) peevishly.

Clever, expert.

Sharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather).

Perverse, refractory; headstrong, obstinate; capricious, skittish; (also) coy.

Silly, senseless, foolish.

Beside oneself; out of one's senses; mad.

Spiteful, malignant, mischievous, harmful.

Hateful, distasteful, horrid.

Example Sentences

"My boss is always peevish and irritable in the mornings."
"The toddler felt peevish after missing his nap."
"She developed a peevish attitude after a long day at work."
"The customer became peevish when her order took too long to arrive."
"He tends to be peevish when he's hungry."
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Word Game Points

Is PEEVISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peevish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PEEVISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PEEVISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peevish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PEEVISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PEEVISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peevish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PEEVISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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