peevish

[ˈpiːvɪʃ]

peevish Definition

  • 1easily irritated, especially by unimportant things
  • 2ill-tempered

Using peevish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peevish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was in a peevish mood all day.

  • Example

    She became peevish when she was hungry.

  • Example

    The peevish customer complained about everything.

  • Example

    His peevish behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

peevish Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for peevish

Idioms Using peevish

  • feeling easily irritated or bad-tempered

    Example

    She was in a peevish mood after a long day at work.

  • peevish as a bear with a sore head

    extremely irritable or bad-tempered

    Example

    Don't talk to him right now, he's as peevish as a bear with a sore head.

  • displaying an irritable or bad-tempered attitude, often in a childish way

    Example

    The peevish and petulant child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

Phrases with peevish

  • a child who is easily irritated or bad-tempered

    Example

    The peevish child refused to eat his vegetables.

  • the tendency of elderly people to become easily irritated or bad-tempered

    Example

    Her peevishness of old age made her difficult to be around.

  • a sharp or irritable reply to a comment or question

    Example

    She responded with a peevish retort when asked about her plans for the weekend.

Origins of peevish

from Middle English 'pevisch', meaning 'perverse'

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Summary: peevish in Brief

'Peevish' [ˈpiːvɪʃ] refers to someone who is easily irritated, especially by unimportant things, and is ill-tempered. It can be used to describe a person's mood or behavior, as in 'His peevish behavior made everyone uncomfortable.' 'Peevish' can also be used in phrases like 'peevish child,' and idioms like 'peevish and petulant,' which describes a childish display of irritability.