waspiness

/ˈwɑːspinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being irritable, sharp-tongued, or snappish.
    • He tried to hide his waspiness behind a polite smile, but his words gave him away.
    • Her waspiness during the early morning meetings was well known to her coworkers.
    • The critic's waspiness made his reviews entertaining but harsh.
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