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单词 waspishness
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
wasp•ish /ˈwɑspɪʃ/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. like or suggesting a wasp.
  2. snappy;
    easily annoyed or peevish;
    testy.
wasp•ish•ly, adv. 
wasp•ish•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
wasp•ish  (wos′pish),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. like or suggesting a wasp, esp. in behavior.
  2. quick to resent a trifling affront or injury;
    snappish.
  3. irascibly or petulantly spiteful:waspish writing.
  4. having a slight or slender build.
  • wasp + -ish1 1560–70
wasp′ish•ly, adv. 
wasp′ish•ness, n. 
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged resentful.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged testy, touchy.

Wasp•ish  (wos′pish),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. Waspy.
Also, WASP′ish. 
  • WASP + -ish1 1965–70
Wasp′ish•ly, WASP′ish•ly, adv. 
Wasp′ish•ness, WASP′ish•ness, n. 
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