Definition of DYSPEPTIC

dyspeptic

Meanings

Plural: dyspeptics

Noun

  • a person suffering from indigestion
  • A dyspeptic person.

Adjective Satellite

  • suffering from dyspepsia
  • irritable as if suffering from indigestion

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.
  • Irritable or morose.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1694. From Ancient Greek δύσπεπτος (dúspeptos, “difficult to digest”), from δυσ- (dus-, “bad”) + πέπτω (péptō, “I digest”).

Synonyms

atrabilious, bad-tempered, bilious, irritable, liverish, morose

Scrabble Score: 19

dyspeptic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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