Fretful

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfretfÉ™l/, /ˈfretfÊŠl/

Alternative forms

• fretfull archaic

Origin

From fret + -ful.

Full definition of fretful

Adjective

1. irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish
• 1909: Frances Hodgson Burnett, It was another cry, but not quite like the one she had heard last night; it was only a short one, a fretful, childish whine muffled by passing through walls.
2. unable to relax; fidgety or restless

Anagrams

• truffle