PEEVISH
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of PEEVISH
Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
"I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."
Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
"Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."
Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
Examples of PEEVISH in a Sentence
- "I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."
- "Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."
Word Details
Is PEEVISH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PEEVISH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PEEVISH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for PEEVISH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | e | v | i | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PEEVISH
60 words from the letters in PEEVISH
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How to Use PEEVISH in Word Games
PEEVISH is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PEEVISH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PEEVISH to find 60 additional valid words.