Definition of PEEVISHNESS

peevishness

Plural: peevishnesses

Noun

  • an irritable petulant feeling
  • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
  • The state of being peevish.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 19

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

Words With Friends Score: 21

peevishness: valid Words With Friends Word