peevish
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
petulant (irritable)Part of speech:
Adjectivemore peevish; most peevish
Example sentences with this word:
He was peevish to his employees after being called into his boss's office.
The remark had been intended to put him in his place, but it had come out sounding peevish and sensitive, as though she actually gave a damn about what he thought of her.
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