angry wasp

noun phrase

Meaning

A stinging insect that is currently in a state of agitation or defensive hostility.

Examples

  • We had to abandon our picnic because an angry wasp kept circling our sandwiches.
  • The gardener carefully moved away from the hedge when he noticed an angry wasp guarding the entrance to its hive.

Synonyms: agitated insect, aggressive wasp, hostile wasp