PETTISHLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does pettishly mean? • PETTISHLY (adverb)
The adverb PETTISHLY has 1 sense:
1. in a petulant manner
Familiarity information: PETTISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PETTISHLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a petulant manner
Synonyms:
irritably; pettishly; petulantly; testily
Context example:
he said testily; 'Go away!'
Pertainym:
pettish (easily irritated or annoyed)
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