peevish

UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpivɪʃ/

Traductions

peevishadjective
peevisher
Comp.
peevishest
Super.
UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpivɪʃ/
The peevish child refused to eat his vegetables.
Раздражительный ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.
Her peevish comments made the meeting uncomfortable.
Ее ворчливые комментарии сделали встречу неуютной.
peevishnoun
peevishes
pl
UK
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
US
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Archaic/rare noun use referring to a peevish person or a fit of peevishness.

Définitions

peevishadjective
Easily irritated or annoyed.
The peevish child complained about everything during the long car ride.
Showing or characterized by irritation, querulousness, or ill temper.
She shot him a peevish glance before turning away.
Archaic. Perverse, obstinate, or capriciously contrary in mood or behavior.
The king grew peevish and would not heed the counsel of his most trusted advisers.
peevishnoun
Archaic. A peevish person, or an instance of peevishness or ill temper.
"Cease, thou peevish, and let wiser heads speak," the elder chided.