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- likely to make sharp, slightly cruel remarks; having a slightly angry and unpleasant manner: She had a waspish tongue which could hurt.
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Definition of waspish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 meanings: 1. relating to or suggestive of a wasp 2. easily annoyed or angered.... Click for more definitions.
WASPISH definition: 1. likely to make sharp, slightly cruel remarks; having a slightly angry and unpleasant manner: 2…. Learn more.
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If someone is acting irritable or crabby, you can describe them as waspish. Your sister's waspish complaints about dinner aren't likely to convince your dad to order pizza for her instead.
Define waspish. waspish synonyms, waspish pronunciation, waspish translation, English dictionary definition of waspish. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or suggestive of a wasp. 2. Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible. 3. Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite: a waspish...
The term 'waspish' [ˈwɒspɪʃ] describes someone who is easily irritated or angry, often with a sharp tongue. It can also refer to anything resembling a wasp in behavior or appearance, such as a wasp-waisted dress.
