she spoke peevishly
he answered peevishly
complained peevishly
She peevishly complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
He peevishly rejected all of my suggestions without even considering them.
The child peevishly refused to eat his vegetables.
She peevishly slammed the door on her way out.
He peevishly criticized every little mistake I made.
The customer peevishly demanded a refund for the faulty product.
She peevishly insisted on having her own way during the meeting.
He peevishly grumbled about having to work late again.
The cat peevishly swiped at anyone who tried to pet it.
She peevishly rolled her eyes at his lame excuse.
What are you laughing at? Pinocchio asked peevishly.
" To whom do they belong? " the businessman retorted, peevishly.
" No, no, " his father said, peevishly.
The corners of his mouth drooped peevishly.
She replied peevishly; 'They are no children of mine'.
" What art goin' to do" ? she said, rather peevishly.
" Oh — it means — you must think what you mean, " said Ben, rather peevishly.
" You're off your base; it isn't like him to forget things, " Adams returned, peevishly.
" We must accept" ? he echoed peevishly. " I don't see you offering to become the ninth Lady Frey, Cat" .
At all events, Hepzibah had fully satisfied herself of the impossibility of ever becoming wonted to this peevishly obstreperous little bell.
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