Waspy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɑspi

WAH-spee

UK

ˈwɒspi

WOS-pee

التعريف

Can mean something that resembles or relates to a wasp (the insect). In the US, also describes things or people typical of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASP), often referring to their culture or attitudes.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Insects: 'waspy' literally means 'like a wasp', describing appearance or behavior (e.g., thin waist, stinging attitude). In US culture: often refers to stereotypical traits or social class of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASP). Can be neutral, ironic, or critical depending on context. Not very formal; mostly informal and sometimes pejorative.

• Spanish: como una avispa - típico de WASP (anglosajón protestante blanco)
• Portuguese (BR): semelhante a uma vespa - típico WASP (branco, anglo-saxão, protestante)
• Portuguese (PT): semelhante a uma vespa - típico WASP (branco, anglo-saxónico, protestante)
• Chinese (Simplified): 像黄蜂一样 - WASP特质（美国白人盎格鲁-撒克逊新教徒）
• Chinese (Traditional): 像黃蜂一樣 - WASP特質（美國白人盎格魯-撒克遜新教徒）
• Hindi: ततैया जैसा - WASP विशेषताएँ (श्वेत, एंग्लो-सैक्सन, प्रोटेस्टैंट)
• Arabic: يشبه الدبور - سمات WASP (أنغلوسكسوني بروتستانتي أبيض أمريكي)
• Bengali: বোলতা-সদৃশ - WASP-ধরনের (সামাজিক শ্রেণি)
• Russian: осиноподобный - типичный WASP (белый англосаксонский протестант)
• Japanese: スズメバチのような - WASP的（アメリカの白人プロテスタント階級）
• Vietnamese: giống ong bắp cày - kiểu WASP (giới trí thức da trắng Anglo-Saxon Tin Lành ở Mỹ)
• Korean: 말벌 같은 - WASP스러운 (미국 백인 앵글로색슨 개신교 스타일)
• Turkish: eşekarısı gibi - WASP tarzı (Beyaz Anglo-Sakson Protestan kültürüyle ilgili)
• Urdu: بھڑ جیسا - WASP طرز (سفید فام اینگلو سیکسن پروٹسٹنٹ طبقہ سے متعلق)
• Indonesian: seperti tawon - bergaya WASP (kelas kulit putih Anglo-Saxon Protestan di AS)

جمل نموذجية

That insect looks very waspy with its thin body.

basic

She gave him a waspy look when he interrupted.

basic

His suit gives him a waspy appearance.

basic

I don't know, that whole neighborhood feels a bit too waspy for me.

natural

Her style is super preppy and kind of waspy, you know?

natural

Don't take it personally—she gets a little waspy sometimes when she's stressed.

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