like or suggesting a wasp, esp. in behavior.

quick to resent a trifling affront or injury; snappish.

irascibly or petulantly spiteful

waspish writing.

having a slight or slender build.

adjective

bad-tempered , cantankerous , crabbed , cranky , cross , disagreeable , fretful , grouchy , grumpy , irascible , irritable , nasty , peevish , petulant , querulous , snappish , snappy , surly , testy , ugly , crabby , crotchety , huffy , ornery , spiteful , touchy