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PEEVISH

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

P 3/4
E 1/1
E 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3

Definition of PEEVISH

adjective

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."

adjective

Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

"Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."

adjective

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
16
points

Is PEEVISH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PEEVISH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

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 peevish Total
Scrabble 3114114 15
WWF 4115113 16

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About PEEVISH

What does PEEVISH mean?
PEEVISH is a adjective. Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
Is PEEVISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PEEVISH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PEEVISH worth in Scrabble?
PEEVISH is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PEEVISH?
You can make 60 words from the letters in PEEVISH. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.