Etymology

peevishness

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Today it means: The state of being peevish. Full definition →

Middle English pevyshnesse
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  1. Middle English · inherited frompevyshnesse
  2. English todaypeevishness

From Middle English pevyshnesse, equivalent to peevish + -ness.

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