peevishness

Meanings

• adjective

  A petty, ill-tempered, or irritable disposition.

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Variants

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peevish , peevishly , peevishness , peevishnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'fond of peeves,' peeves being old English for 'trifles' or 'nuisances'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'peevish' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

2. In Middle English, the term 'peeve' referred to a small, unimportant matter or a trifle.

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Related Concepts

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1. irritability: A related concept to peevishness, referring to a general state of being easily annoyed or provoked.

2. petulance: Another related concept, describing a childish and unreasonable attitude, similar to peevishness.

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Culture

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Peevishness is often portrayed as a negative trait in literature and art, representing a petty and irritable attitude. For example, in Shakespeare's 'All's Well That Ends Well,' the character Parolles is described as 'a peevish, pribbling, scurvy, venomous, and an ungracious knave'.

How to Memorize "peevishness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a constant frown, easily annoyed, and quick to anger. Visualize their petty complaints and irritable behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peevishness' with the image of a grumpy old man or a child throwing a tantrum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Peevish People Easily Vexed Incessantly' to remember the meaning of the word.

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