peevishness
|pee/vish/ness|
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/ˈpiːvɪʃnəs/
(peevish)
easily irritated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peevish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pevische,' where 'pevische' meant 'foolish or silly.'
Historical Evolution
'pevische' transformed into the modern English word 'peevish,' and eventually led to the noun form 'peevishness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foolish or silly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'easily irritated or annoyed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being easily irritated or annoyed.
Her peevishness was evident when she snapped at her colleague.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 05:22