— waspishly , adv. — waspishness , n.
/wos"pish/ , adj.
1. like or suggesting a wasp, esp. in behavior.
2. quick to resent a trifling affront or injury; snappish.
3. irascibly or petulantly spiteful: waspish writing.
4. having a slight or slender build.
[ 1560-70; WASP + -ISH 1 ]
Syn. 2. resentful. 3. testy, touchy.