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peeved

[ peevd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Origin of peeved¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; peeve + -ed ²

She still supports the goal, but she’s mighty peeved about the adjacent politicking and process.

From Time

By the time I entered the baking aisle at the third store, my feet were thoroughly soaked and I was peeved.

Ultimately, a visibly peeved Obama signed a deal that reduced deficits by more than $2 trillion over the span of a decade without any new taxes.

From Time

He seems peeved that she's gotten old, as if it were a personal affront.

Major General Avi Zamir was so peeved that he reportedly called a boycott of Refaeli-endorsed products.

In fact, the Fox News host seemed a tad peeved that I had criticized him for a glaring omission about his arch-nemesis NBC.

It could be a long night in this swingy swing state, with polls inundated and voters peeved.

Rock ‘n’ roll history is filled with tales far more debauched than the peeved-over-a-cat meeting of two famous alt-rock bands.

Therefore, both men aired with the utmost frankness their opinion of their employer; even Neils Halvorsen was peeved.

"Shad weren't gettin' peeved," objected Bob, ready to defend his absent friend.

The conies that escape being crushed come out peeved and protesting against unnecessary disturbances.

"Peeved about somethin' this mornin'," one of them drawled to the rider whose knee pressed his.

The temperamental young thing was peeved, and the ponies (not equine) had come galloping into the scene at the critical moment.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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