"pettishly" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Forms: more pettishly [comparative], most pettishly [superlative]
Etymology: From pettish + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pettish|ly}} pettish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} pettishly (comparative more pettishly, superlative most pettishly)
  1. In a pettish manner; peevishly.
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