pettish

/ˈpɛtɪʃ/
adjective
  1. Easily annoyed or upset over small things; showing childish bad temper.
    • The tired toddler grew pettish and started whining about every little thing.
    • He became pettish when his favorite show was interrupted by a news alert.
    • Her pettish remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
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