peeve
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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a source of annoyance or irritation.
Tardiness is one of my greatest peeves.
- Synonyms:
- grievance, affliction, vexation
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an annoyed or irritated mood.
to be in a peeve.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- peeved adjective
Etymology
Origin of peeve
1905–10, back formation from peevish
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His biggest etiquette pet peeves include underdressing and overfamiliarity, especially in virtual settings.
My current pet peeve is everyone on social media posting linear ratings and comparing them to the season before.
From Los Angeles Times
When I asked El-Erian about the Fed, I was gratified to hear him address one of my pet peeves: the dim-bulb types who proudly declare themselves to be data-dependent, full stop.
From Barron's
When I asked El-Erian about the Fed, I was gratified to hear him address one of my pet peeves: the dim-bulb types who proudly declare themselves to be data-dependent, full stop.
From Barron's
I know that unnecessarily tall things are a pet peeve of Autumn’s, but I don’t understand why she seems so ready to go head-to-head with something this huge.
From Literature
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