Peevish Meaning in English
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Definition
Easily annoyed or irritated, often showing complaints or impatience.
Usage & Nuances
'Peevish' is formal and slightly old-fashioned, often for describing mood or tone, not serious anger. Collocates with 'child', 'response', 'mood'. Don't confuse with 'angry' (stronger) or 'grumpy' (more casual).
Spanish: malhumorado - irritablePortuguese (BR): ranzinza - irritadiçoPortuguese (PT): rabugento - irritadiçoChinese (Simplified): 易怒的 - 暴躁的Chinese (Traditional): 易怒的 - 暴躁的Hindi: चिड़चिड़ाArabic: سريع الغضب - متذمرBengali: অসন্তুষ্ট - ঝঞ্ঝাটে - অস্থির (মেজাজ)Russian: раздражительный - капризныйJapanese: 気難しい - 不機嫌なVietnamese: cáu kỉnh - dễ cáuKorean: 까다로운 - 토라진 - 화를 잘 내는Turkish: huysuz - alınganUrdu: چڑچڑا - خفا مزاجIndonesian: pemarah - mudah kesal
Example Sentences
She gave a peevish answer when I asked for help.
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His peevish mood made everyone uncomfortable.
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Stop being so peevish over little things!
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His emails are always a bit peevish on Monday mornings.
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The peevish child refused to eat his dinner.
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I get a little peevish when I haven't eaten all day.
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