pettish

[US]/ˈpɛtɪʃ/
[UK]/ˈpɛtɪʃ/

Translation

adj.easily irritated or annoyed

Phrases & Collocations

pettish behavior

pettish mood

pettish child

pettish remarks

pettish response

pettish attitude

pettish tone

pettish expression

pettish comments

Example Sentences

the child became pettish after missing her nap.

he was pettish about the delay in the meeting.

her pettish remarks made the situation worse.

the dog was pettish when it didn't get its treat.

he tends to be pettish when he is hungry.

her pettish attitude annoyed everyone in the room.

the pettish comments from the audience were unexpected.

after a long day, he felt pettish and irritable.

she tried to hide her pettishness during the dinner.

his pettish behavior was uncharacteristic of him.

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