"peevishly" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more peevishly [comparative], most peevishly [superlative]
Etymology: peevish + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peevish|ly}} peevish + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} peevishly (comparative more peevishly, superlative most peevishly)
  1. In a peevish manner. Translations (in a peevish manner): ворчли́во (vorčlívo) (Russian), сварли́во (svarlívo) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-peevishly-en-adv-eruWXfwE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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