Waspish Definition

wŏspĭsh
adjective
Of or like a wasp.
Webster's New World
Having a slender waist, like a wasp.
Webster's New World
Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible.
American Heritage
Bad-tempered; snappish.
Webster's New World
Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite.
A waspish remark.
American Heritage
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Origin of Waspish

  • From wasp +"Ž -ish.

    From Wiktionary

Waspish Sentence Examples

  • He occasionally throws in the odd waspish comment that gives you a slightly teasing impression.

  • We could n't quite manage the level of sophisticated waspish literary quips the venue might have demanded.

  • Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine have perfected the art of constructive criticism and waspish wit in the addictive What Not To Wear.

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Words Starting With

WWAWAS

Words Ending With

HSHISH

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waspish

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With W7 Letter Words Ending With H