waspish UK /ˈwɒs.pɪʃ/US /ˈwɑ.spɪʃ/ adjective2 •Suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp. •(figurative) Spiteful or irascible.Svveet Hony-Comb, don't be so VVaspish: […] — 1702 formsmore waspish · most waspish