Why does peevish mean?
Score: 4.4/5 (20 votes) cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent: a peevish youngster. showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood: a peevish reply; a peevish frown.What does peevish mean?1 : querulous in temperament or mood : fretful. 2 : perversely (see perverse sense 2b) obstin...