How many points is PEEVISH worth in Scrabble?

PEEVISH is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PEEVISH?

PEEVISH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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PEEVISH

15 pts

PEEVISH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PEEVISH is a adjective form of irritable. IRRITABLE means "prone to being irritated".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpiːvɪʃ/

adjective

Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.
Example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.
Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.
Example: Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.
Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PEEVISH is a adjective form of irritable. IRRITABLE means "prone to being irritated".

In a sentence: "It is peevish."

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IRRITABLE11 pts

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PEEVISH Scrabble FAQ

Is PEEVISH a Scrabble word?: PEEVISH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PEEVISH mean?: PEEVISH is a adjective form of irritable. IRRITABLE means "prone to being irritated".
How do you use PEEVISH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is peevish."
How many points is PEEVISH worth in Scrabble?: PEEVISH is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PEEVISH?: PEEVISH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).