waspish

/ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ · adjective

Meaning

Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.
Spiteful or irascible.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bristly(English)prickly(English)splenetic(English)ill-natured(English)tart(English)hornety(English)wisplike(English)weaselish(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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