adv
Meaning 1
In a pettish manner; peevishly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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pettishly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a petulant manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he said testily; `Go away!'
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: testily, irritably, petulantly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English pettish Middle English -ly English -ly English pettishly From pettish + -ly.