peevish
UK/ˈpi:viʃ/US/'pi:viʃ/
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Easily irritated or bad-tempered, especially over minor matters; fretful.
易怒的，暴躁的，爱发牢骚的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpeevishother
=peevish
Common Collocations
- 1.peevish mood烦躁的心情
- 2.peevish child易怒的孩子
Example Sentences
- 1.
His peevish attitude annoyed everyone at the dinner table.
- 2.
The child became peevish when she didn't get her favorite toy.