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peevesomething that annoys or irritates you

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: something that annoys or irritates you

Pronunciation (IPA): /piːv/

Korean meaning: 짜증나게 하는 것, 성가신 일

Korean pronunciation: **피**브

Example Sentences

  • His habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink is my biggest peeve.
  • People who spoil movie endings really peeve me - it's like stealing Christmas!
  • Don't let small peeves ruin your day - life's too short to be annoyed by everything.

peeve

NOUN

//piːv//

something that annoys or irritates you

peeve concept
💡 Concept

an office worker sits at their desk with clenched fists and furrowed brows, glaring at their coworker. The coworker loudly chews gum while popping bubbles right next to them during important work. The constant popping sound disrupts the worker's concentration as they try to focus on documents. Papers scatter slightly from the worker's frustrated movements as another loud bubble pops. Other colleagues nearby cover their ears and shake their heads in shared irritation. something that annoys and irritates people around them

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/piːv/
🇬🇧 UK/piːv/

🌳Etymology

Rootpeeve

Origin

From the adjective 'peevish' (irritable, easily annoyed), which appeared in Middle English around the 14th century. The exact origin is uncertain, but it may be related to Latin 'perversus' meaning twisted or contrary.

🎵Rhyme

leavebelieveachievesleeve
leave
believe
achieve
sleeve

🔗Collocations

pet peeve
be peeved about
really peeves me
minor peeve
personal peeve

📝Examples

His habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink is my biggest peeve.

😄 Fun example

People who spoil movie endings really peeve me - it's like stealing Christmas!

Don't let small peeves ruin your day - life's too short to be annoyed by everything.

My teacher gets peeved when students forget to put their names on tests.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

annoyirritatevexirkaggravate

Antonyms

pleasedelightsoothe

Related

annoyanceirritationfrustrationbothernuisance

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