Definitions for pettish

pettish pet·tish

Spelling: [pet-ish]
IPA: /ˈpɛt ɪʃ/

Pettish is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 150 anagrams from letters in pettish (ehipstt).

Definitions for pettish

adjective

  1. petulantly peevish:

Origin of pettish

First recorded in 1585-95; See origin at pet2, -ish1

Examples for pettish

Polly laughed, and did the same, feeling sorry she had been so pettish.

She threw it down upon the table with a pettish gesture that was wholly feminine.

Now, Margaret, do not be pettish, and deny yourself what you know you like best.

“But you know I go to sleep when I am rocking,” said Tessa, in pettish remonstrance.

Ephraim was always gentle, even when I was pettish and cross.

Mr. Haydon affected not to see the pettish act, but turned to his companion.

And he left the house in sorrow, and just, but not pettish, indignation.

Nor was there in this her conclusion anything of chagrin, or pettish self-humiliation.

She was such a very baby, with her ready blushes and her pettish, lovely face.

Frank thrust out one hand and gave the animal a pettish push.

Word Value for pettish
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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