English Explanatory Dictionary

waspish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.
  2. Spiteful or irascible.
adj
  1. Suggestive of the behaviour of a WASP.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/ en-us-waspish.ogg en-au-waspish.ogg

Word forms

waspish more waspish most waspish

Etymology

From wasp + -ish.

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