peevish vs peppery

peevish

adj
  • Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross. 

  • Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous. 

  • Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful. 

peppery

adj
  • Having a fiery temperament. 

  • Resembling or characteristic of pepper, especially in having a spicy taste. 

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