peevy
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Meaning · English
peevish; sulky or irritable
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You were poking around in his business. Mages get peevy about that, especially when they're not being good citizens.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “peevy” mean?
peevish; sulky or irritable
Is “peevy” formal or informal?
peevy is generally slang.