Definitions
1.adjectiveCharacterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross."I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help."
2.adjectiveConstantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful."Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room."
3.adjectiveEasily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
4.adjective(adverb) Peevishly.
5.adjectiveClever, expert.
6.adjectiveSharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather).
7.adjectivePerverse, refractory; headstrong, obstinate; capricious, skittish; (also) coy.
8.adjectiveSilly, senseless, foolish.
9.adjectiveBeside oneself; out of one's senses; mad.
10.adjectiveSpiteful, malignant, mischievous, harmful.
11.adjectiveHateful, distasteful, horrid.