peevish

Example Sentences

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And Peevish Peggy had a very narrow escape.

From The Tale of Buster Bumblebee by Smith, Harry L.

And he reflected that in spite of her sharp tongue Peevish Peggy was more kind-hearted than he had ever dreamed.

From The Tale of Buster Bumblebee by Smith, Harry L.

Peevish remonstrances might have availed nothing; threats or angry speeches might have provoked a spirit of defiance.

From The Lovels of Arden by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

"Peevish porcupines," grunted the old cow-puncher, "but you've got yourself in up to ther neck in printer's ink."

From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Taylor, Edward C.

Peevish and fretful oft we are,— Ah, no—that cannot be: Of our blind eyes he is the star, Without him, what were we?

From Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan by Dutt, Toru