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waspish

adjective wasp·ish \ˈwäs-pish, ˈwȯs-\

: easily annoyed : showing annoyance

: very thin

Full Definition of WASPISH

1
:  resembling a wasp in behavior; especially :  snappish, petulant <a waspish temper>
2
:  resembling a wasp in form; especially :  slightly built
— wasp·ish·ly adverb
— wasp·ish·ness noun
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First Known Use of WASPISH

1566

Related to WASPISH

Synonyms
choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, crotchety, fiery, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stuffy, testy, irritable
WASPISH Defined for Kids

waspish

adjective wasp·ish \ˈwäs-pish, ˈwȯs-\

Definition of WASPISH for Kids

:  3cross 1, irritable
— wasp·ish·ly adverb

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. waspish
  2. wasp
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