Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross. Example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.
Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful. Example: Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.
Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
(adverb) Peevishly.
Clever, expert.
Sharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather).
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