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waspish

English

Etymology

From wasp +? -ish.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?w?s.p??/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?w?.sp??/

Adjective

waspish (comparative more waspish, superlative most waspish)

  1. Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.
  2. Spiteful or irascible.

Synonyms

  • (spiteful or irascible): irascible, spiteful

Translations

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pettish

English

Etymology

pet +? -ish

Adjective

pettish (comparative more pettish, superlative most pettish)

  1. bad-tempered; peevish

Anagrams

  • the pits

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