waspish

Example Sentences

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And this was one of the least waspish awards shows in memory, with few jokes at the expense of actors or shows, apart from one about “The Bear” being a comedy without jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

She dissects many flavors of contemporary delusion and distraction with consummate precision and yet never comes across as waspish or savage.

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2021

The waspish TV pundit paid tribute to the show's makers on Twitter, with the help of one of his Strictly catchphrases.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2020

He also has a playful quasi-Brit accent to emphasise how louche and racy he is supposed to be, exchanging waspish badinage with everyone at court.

From The Guardian • Apr. 30, 2020

It surprised her how quickly, during reunions with old friends, the subject of marriage came up, a waspish tone in the voices of the unmarried, a smugness in those of the married.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie