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peeve
[ peev ]
verb (used with object)
- to render peevish; annoy.
noun
- a source of annoyance or irritation:
Tardiness is one of my greatest peeves.
Synonyms: , ,
- an annoyed or irritated mood:
to be in a peeve.
peeve
/ ±è¾±Ë±¹ /
verb
- tr to irritate; vex; annoy
noun
- something that irritates; vexation
it was a pet peeve of his
Derived Forms
- peeved, adjective
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Origin of peeve1
Example Sentences
“I didn’t come here to play games, and that’s kind of what this is feeling like to me,†says one peeved competitor on this romance game show, “And it’s a little disappointing.â€
I went to Italy for the first time two years ago and learned that one of their pet peeves is how we say “pistachio.â€
Voters attracted to Reform don't come from any one political tribe, but ask pollsters and they share a sentiment – they're pretty peeved with the UK in 2025.
The Martha Stewart Living founder, who appears peeved occasionally throughout the documentary, told Fallon she didn’t enjoy the process of making the film.
Going to Brentford would be tough anyway, but I watched the Bees at Old Trafford last week and they must be pretty peeved to have lost after such a good first half.
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