What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tetchy expression of contempt involving old magistrate endlessly (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tetchy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EEV (synonym="EEV") in PISH (synonym="expression of contempt") = PEEVISH; definition: "Tetchy" The answer is PEEVISH.

Tetchy expression of contempt involving old magistrate endlessly (7)

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