wasplike
/ˈwɑspˌlaɪk/
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a wasp, especially in having a slender, narrow waist or a thin, pinched appearance.
- The vintage dress had a wasplike waist that made her look very elegant.
- The insect had a wasplike body with bright yellow and black stripes.
- His wasplike figure was the result of years of strict dieting and exercise.
- Having a sharp, irritable, or stinging manner; waspish.
- He gave a wasplike reply to the simple question, surprising his friends.
- Her wasplike comments during the meeting left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
- The critic's wasplike review attacked every aspect of the film.