English Explanatory Dictionary

peevishness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being peevish.

Pronunciation

/ˈpivɪʃnəs/ /-nɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peevishness.wav

Word forms

peevishness peevishnesses

Etymology

From Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish + -ness.

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