waspish
UKwɔspiʃ
معنی فارسی
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معنی کامل و مثالها
/wäs´pish/adj.
● زنبور مانند، وابسته به زنبوران، منجکی
● بد خلق، تشری، بد زبان
Socrates had a waspish wife
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ریشه و کاربرد
Adjective
Resembling a wasp in behavior; irritable or spiteful.
ریشه
From Old English 'wæsp' and '-ish'. Used since the 16th century.
مثال
- He had a waspish temperament, quick to anger and slow to forgive.
- Her waspish comments stung like a wasp's sting.
- He was known for his waspish wit and sharp tongue.
ترکیبهای رایج
Waspish temperament Waspish wit Waspish demeanor
مترادفها
adjective
1. Irritable, irascible, petulant, snappish, pettish, snarly, peevish, captious, testy, fretful, splenetic, touchy, choleric.
2. Slender, small waisted, slim.