noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An annoyance or grievance. colloquial

   "stylistic peeve"

2. 2
   an annoyed or irritated mood wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To annoy; vex. colloquial

   "He was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone."

2. 2
   cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abhorrenceabominationaggravateaggravateagitateanathema

Antonyms

All antonyms

please

Example

More examples

"Being in a room full of smokers is my pet peeve."

Etymology

Back-formation from peevish.

Related phrases

pet peeve

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