pee·vish 
/ˈpi:vɪʃ/ adjective
/ˈpi:vɪʃ/ adjective [more peevish; most peevish] : feeling or showing irritation
▪ a peevish frown ▪ peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room
▪ a peevish frown ▪ peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room
— pee·vish·ly adverb
▪ “I didn't do anything wrong,” he answered peevishly.
▪ “I didn't do anything wrong,” he answered peevishly.
— pee·vish·ness noun [noncount]
