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wasp·ish
 waspish
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- pronunciation:
- was
pihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
characteristic of or like a wasp.
- synonyms:
- hymenopteran, waspy
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| definition 2: |
having a quick temper; snappy; irritable.
Serve that waspish old man first or he will commence his ranting.- synonyms:
- irascible, irritable, peevish, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, touchy
- similar words:
- cantankerous, choleric, crabby, crusty, feisty, huffy, mean, oversensitive, quick-tempered, splenetic, testy, waspy
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| related words: |
moody, touchy |
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| derivations: |
waspishly (adj.), waspishness (n.) |
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