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- disapproving us / ˈwɑː.spɪʃ / uk / ˈwɒs.pɪʃ / Add to word list 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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The meaning of WASPISH is resembling a wasp in behavior; especially : snappish, petulant. How to use waspish in a sentence.
definition 1: characteristic of or like a wasp. synonyms: hymenopteran, waspy. 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.
likely to make sharp, slightly cruel remarks; having a slightly angry and unpleasant manner: She had a waspish tongue which could hurt. Synonym. sharp (ABLE TO CUT) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Unkind, cruel & unfeeling. acerbic. acerbically. acerbity.
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...
1. like or suggesting a wasp, esp. in behavior. 2. quick to resent a trifling affront or injury; snappish. 3. irascibly or petulantly spiteful. waspish writing. 4. having a slight or slender build.
Definition of waspish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
wŏspĭsh. Of or like a wasp. Having a slender waist, like a wasp. Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible. Bad-tempered; snappish. Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite. A waspish remark.
