waspish

Example Sentences

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Kohli rarely seemed to break sweat during a chanceless knock which featured shots around the ground, and was characterised by powerful drives, waspish cuts and clinical punishment of anything short.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

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

Among the waspish regulars of the Algonquin Round Table, Robert Benchley cut a relatively docile figure.

From New York Times • May 11, 2022

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

Snape prowled through the fumes, making waspish remarks about the Gryffindors’ work while the Slytherins sniggered appreciatively.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling