waspish

• Qualifie une personne irritable, acerbe, ou qui a tendance à faire des remarques mordantes ou sarcastiques.

Describes a person who is irritable, sharp-tongued, or inclined to make biting or sarcastic remarks.

1. Irritable or sharp-temperedC1formal

   Easily annoyed and inclined to speak in a sharp, cutting manner.

   irritable, acariâtre

   • His waspish comments made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She gave a waspish reply to his innocent question.
   • The critic's waspish tone ruined the review.

   Synonymescantankerouscrabbedcrossgrumpyirasciblepeevishpetulantsnappishsplenetictesty

   Antonymesagreeableamiablegood-naturedpleasant