waspish

English

/ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/, /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/

adj
Definitions
  • Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.
  • Spiteful or irascible.

Etymology

Suffix from English wasp.

Origin

English

wasp

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