peeve
verb (used with object)
to render peevish; annoy.
Example Sentences
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Ironically, though, these pet peeves and controversies have only made that community stronger.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
One of her Airbnb pet peeves: when owners put out items that are too personal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Tell us about your pet peeves or why you find them beneficial at [email protected].
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
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 ● Nov. 21, 2025
Instead of getting to know each other, becoming familiar with likes and dislikes, ticklish spots, pet peeves, Desdemona and Lefty tried to defamiliarize themselves with each other.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
