1. 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.