peevish vs waxy

peevish

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

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

  • Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful. 

waxy

adj
  • Angry. 

  • Resembling wax in texture or appearance. 

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