peevish in German
peevish in German is mürrisch, gereizt, quengelig — peevish means constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
peevish in German
mürrisch
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
gereizt
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
quengelig
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
verdrießlich
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
verdrossen
Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
What does "peevish" mean?
- adj Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
- adj Quick to become bad-tempered or cross, especially due to insignificant matters; irritable, pettish, petulant.
- adj Of weather: blustery, windy; also, of wind: cold and strong; bitter, sharp.
- adj Coy, modest.
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What is "peevish" in German?
"peevish" in German is mürrisch, gereizt, quengelig. peevish means: Constantly complaining, especially in a childish way due to insignificant matters; fretful, whiny.
Are there other ways to say "peevish" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "peevish": mürrisch, gereizt, quengelig, verdrießlich, verdrossen.
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