Definition of DYSPEPTIC

dyspeptic

Plural: dyspeptics

Noun

  • a person suffering from indigestion
  • A dyspeptic person.

Adjective Satellite

  • suffering from dyspepsia
  • irritable as if suffering from indigestion

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.
  • Irritable or morose.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1694. From Ancient Greek δύσπεπτος (dúspeptos, “difficult to digest”), from δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) + πέπτω (péptō, “to digest”).

Synonyms

atrabilious, bilious, liverish, bad-tempered, irritable, morose

Scrabble Score: 19

dyspeptic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dyspeptic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dyspeptic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

dyspeptic: valid Words With Friends Word