- Waspy
- adjective see WASP
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Waspy
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waspy — [wäs′pē] adj. waspier, waspiest of, like, or characteristic of a wasp waspiness n … English World dictionary
Waspy — /wos pee/, adj., Waspier, Waspiest. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of WASPs: a Waspy country club. Also, WASPy, Waspish. [1965 70; WASP + Y1] * * * … Universalium
waspy — adjective a) Resembling or characteristic of a wasp; wasplike. Im blond and blue eyed and twenty five, and my legs are strong and my bosom is substantial, and I have a waspy waistline. b) Infested with wasps. a waspy apple … Wiktionary
Waspy — Wasp•y or WASP•y [[t]ˈwɒs pi[/t]] adj. Wasp•i•er or WASP•i•er, Wasp•i•est or WASP•i•est cvb of, pertaining to, or characteristic of WASPs: a Waspy country club[/ex] Sometimes, Wasp′ish. Etymology: 1965–70 … From formal English to slang
waspy — pē, pi adjective ( er/ est) Etymology: wasp (I) + y 1. : resembling a wasp : waspish a fierce, waspy little animal F.B.Gipson 2. : full of wasps … Useful english dictionary
waspy — waspily, adv. waspiness, n. /wos pee/, adj., waspier, waspiest. resembling a wasp; waspish. [1650 60; WASP + Y1] * * * … Universalium
waspy — adj. resembling a wasp; sharp tongued, sarcastic; irritable, testy, touchy; waspish … English contemporary dictionary
waspy — See: WASP … English dictionary
waspy — wasp•y [[t]ˈwɒs pi[/t]] adj. wasp•i•er, wasp•i•est resembling a wasp; waspish • Etymology: 1650–60 wasp′i•ly, adv. wasp′i•ness, n … From formal English to slang
WASP — UK [wɒsp] / US [wɑsp] noun [countable] Word forms WASP : singular WASP plural WASPs mainly American White Anglo Saxon Protestant: a word for people who are white and have money, power, and opportunities that other people do not have Derived word … English dictionary
