adjective
- easily annoyed or irritated; showing bad temper over minor things
Examples
- The child became pettish when told it was time for bed.
- She gave a pettish reply when asked to help with the dishes.
- His pettish behavior made the meeting uncomfortable for everyone.
- Don’t be so pettish about waiting a few more minutes.
- The customer’s pettish complaints annoyed the store clerk.
- After a long day, he grew pettish over the smallest inconveniences.