Peevish
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Peevish
adjective
- Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
"I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."
- Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
"Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."
- Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
- (adverb) Peevishly.
- Clever, expert.