Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible. 3. Indicative of irritation, annoyance, or spite: a waspish remark.

What does word waspish mean?

1 : resembling a wasp in behavior especially : snappish, petulant a waspish temper. 2 : resembling a wasp in form especially : slightly built. Other Words from waspish Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About waspish.

Where does the word waspish originate from?

This adjective comes from the word wasp and the notion that wasps are spiteful and ill-tempered, stinging petulantly when they feel cranky. If someone calls you waspish, that's what they mean — you're easily irritated.