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peevish

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
adjective
  1. 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."

  2. Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

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

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

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