Waspish: meaning, definitions and examples
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waspish
[ หwษหspษชส ]
behavioral description
Waspish describes someone who is irritable or ready to bite back. This term conveys an image of a person who can be quick-tempered, much like a wasp that stings when threatened. It usually relates to a sharp, sarcastic, or cutting manner of speaking.
Synonyms
acrimonious, irritable, sharp-tongued, snappish
Examples of usage
- His waspish remarks created a tense atmosphere during the meeting.
- She had a waspish attitude towards her coworkers after that incident.
- Despite her waspish exterior, she cared deeply for her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "waspish" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agressivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคกเคผเคเคฟเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช reizbar
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemarah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะดัะฐัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podejrzliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท irritable
๐ช๐ธ irritable
๐น๐ท huysuz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฆ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตุจู
๐จ๐ฟ popudlivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ popudlivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ jezen
๐ฎ๐ธ pirrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะปะฐะฝาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแจแ แกแฌแงแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ hirsli
๐ฒ๐ฝ irritable
Etymology
The word 'waspish' originates from the late Middle English period, deriving from the word 'wasp,' which refers to the insect known for its painful sting. The term draws a parallel between the behavior of a person who is quick to anger or harsh in their speech and the aggressive nature of wasps when they feel threatened. The etymology reflects a metaphorical use, emphasizing the sharpness and potential harm in both the insect's sting and the person's words. Over time, 'waspish' has evolved to commonly describe a biting wit or a sardonic sense of humor. It captures the essence of someone who possesses a sharp tongue, often using it to deliver scathing criticism or wit, similar to how a wasp might react defensively.