adjective
- easily annoyed or irritated; bad-tempered
Examples
- The tired child became peevish and started crying.
- She gave a peevish response when asked to work late again.
- His peevish mood made everyone avoid him at the office.
- The hot weather made the customers peevish and impatient.
- Don’t be so peevish about minor inconveniences.
- The peevish old man complained about everything.