Peevish
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
Peevish (adjective)
- Getting angry or upset easily over small things.
- Showing a bad mood or being easily irritated.
Examples
- The peevish child complained about everything.
- She became peevish when the noise continued.
Common collocations: peevish response, peevish tone, peevish mood, peevish demeanor