cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster. showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.

What does peevish mean?

1 : querulous in temperament or mood : fretful. 2 : perversely (see perverse sense 2b) obstinate a peevish child. 3 : marked by ill temper has a peevish, even spiteful, streak— Elizabeth Drew.

What does peevish mean in a sentence?

(pivɪʃ ) adjective. Someone who is peevish is bad-tempered. Aubrey had slept little and that always made him peevish. She glared down at me with a peevish expression on her face.