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PETTISHLY
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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
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a petulant manner
Synonyms:
irritably; pettishly; petulantly; testily
Context example:
he said testily: 'Go away!'
Pertainym:
pettish (easily irritated or annoyed)
Context examples
I hate to wait, so if you mean ever to do it, make haste and have it over quickly, said Jo pettishly.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
Ned was offended and turned to Sallie for consolation, saying to her rather pettishly, "There isn't a bit of flirt in that girl, is there?"
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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