Peevish

Pronunciation: /ˈpivɪʃ/

Definitions of peevish

adjective having or showing an irritable disposition

Example Sentences

A1 She was peevish because she didn't get enough sleep.

A2 The peevish customer complained about the slow service.

B1 His peevish attitude made it difficult to work with him.

B2 The peevish old man yelled at the kids for playing too loudly.

C1 Despite her peevish nature, she was still respected for her expertise.

C2 The CEO's peevish behavior alienated many of the employees.

Examples of peevish in a Sentence

formal The peevish customer complained about the slow service at the restaurant.

informal She's always so peevish in the mornings before she's had her coffee.

slang Why are you being so peevish about it? Chill out.

figurative His peevish attitude was like a dark cloud hanging over the party.

Grammatical Forms of peevish

• past tense: peevished
• plural: peevishes
• comparative: more peevish
• superlative: most peevish
• present tense: peevish
• future tense: will peevish
• perfect tense: have peevished
• continuous tense: is peevishing
• singular: peevish
• positive degree: peevish
• infinitive: to peevish
• gerund: peevishing
• participle: peevished

Origin and Evolution of peevish

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'peevish' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'paveis' meaning 'angry' or 'irritable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peevish' has evolved to primarily mean easily irritated or annoyed, rather than just angry. It has also taken on a more negative connotation in modern usage.