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peevish

Divide peevish into syllables:

peev · ish

How to pronounce peevish:

Synonyms for peevish:

grouchyirasciblepetulantsensitivepassionatestuffyraspycrosscrankyfiery
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Antonyms for peevish:

affectionatecomposedaccommodatingmirthfulunbotheredconsiderategratifiedoutgoingcomplimentaryapproachable
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