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In some senses, waspish is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
waspish
UK /ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/ US /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/
adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.
2
Spiteful or irascible.
Svveet Hony-Comb, don't be ſo VVaſpiſh: […]
Always, he radiated an air of soigné self-confidence: he could be amiable in his opinions or waspish, but he never betrayed a flicker of doubt about what he thought.
adj
1
Suggestive of the behaviour of a WASP.
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