Waspish

Pronunciation: /ˈwɑːspɪʃ/

Definitions of waspish

adjective having a quick temper or irritable nature; easily provoked to anger

Example Sentences

A1 She was in a bad mood and made some waspish comments.

A2 The waspish tone of his voice made everyone uncomfortable.

B1 Her waspish attitude towards her coworkers caused tension in the office.

B2 The comedian's waspish humor was not appreciated by all audience members.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he had a reputation for being waspish in his interactions with others.

C2 The author's waspish wit added an edge to her writing that captivated readers.

Examples of waspish in a Sentence

formal Her waspish remarks at the meeting offended many attendees.

informal She can be quite waspish when she's in a bad mood.

slang I try to avoid talking to her when she's feeling waspish.

figurative The critic's waspish pen tore apart the new movie release.

Grammatical Forms of waspish

• past tense: wasped
• plural: waspish
• comparative: more waspish
• superlative: most waspish
• present tense: is waspish
• future tense: will be waspish
• perfect tense: has been waspish
• continuous tense: is being waspish
• singular: waspish
• positive degree: waspish
• infinitive: to be waspish
• gerund: being waspish
• participle: waspish

Origin and Evolution of waspish

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'waspish' is derived from the Middle English word 'wasp', which referred to the stinging insect known as a wasp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is irritable or quick to anger, the term 'waspish' has evolved to also imply a sharp-tongued or sarcastic demeanor.