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Another word for waspy

Choosing another word for waspy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characteristic of or relating to the culture, lifestyle, or attitudes of White Anglo-Saxon Protestants (often spelled WASPy).

Usage Example

"The novel satirizes the affluent, waspish suburbs of mid-century New England."

Strong
waspish
preppy
patrician

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily irritated, sharp-tongued, or spiteful in temperament; waspish.

Usage Example

"She gave a waspish reply when asked about the delay in her project."

Strongest
waspish
Strong
prickly
sharp-tongued
irritable
peevish
irascible
petulant
cantankerous
acerbic
snappy

• adjective (Context 3)

Resembling a wasp in appearance or form (especially in having a very slender waist) or abounding in wasps.

Usage Example

"The vintage gown featured a tight corset that created a dramatic, wasp-waisted silhouette."

Strong
wasp-waisted
waspish

Opposites of waspy

The opposite of waspy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

good-natured
affable
genial
amiable
easygoing
mild
See all opposites of waspy

• Nearby Words

waspish
waspishly
wasplike
waspy
wassup
wastage
waste

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waspy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waspy
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