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peevers

British  
/ ˈpiːvərz /

noun

  1. dialect (functioning as singular) hopscotch

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Etymology

Origin of peevers

from peever (the stone used in the game), of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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In some ways language bullies are putting on a show for other persnickety peevers.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2013

"Grammar peevers" in projects such as the Apostrophe Protection Society see "a connection between secure syntax and moral excellence", Hitchings argues.

From BBC • May 13, 2013

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