pet peeve — something that a particular person finds especially annoying
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that a particular person finds especially annoying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpet ˌpiːv/
Korean meaning: 특정 개인이 특히 짜증나게 여기는 것
Korean pronunciation: **펫** **피**브
Example Sentences
- My biggest pet peeve is when people chew with their mouth open during movies.
- Her pet peeve is people who don't return their shopping carts.
- One of his pet peeves is when people say 'irregardless' instead of 'regardless'.
pet peeve
NOUN//ˈpet ˌpiːv//
something that a particular person finds especially annoying
something that a particular person finds especially annoying
When pet peeves make you grieve, believe you can find ways to relieve!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'pet'은 원래 '소중히 기르는 것'이라는 뜻인데, 여기서는 '개인적으로 품고 있는'이라는 의미로 사용되었습니다. 'peeve'는 'peevish'(성급한, 짜증내는)에서 나온 단어로, 마치 개인이 소중히(?) 기르는 짜증거리라는 재미있는 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My biggest pet peeve is when people chew with their mouth open during movies.”
“Her pet peeve is people who don't return their shopping carts.”
“One of his pet peeves is when people say 'irregardless' instead of 'regardless'.”
“My teacher's pet peeve is students who come to class without doing homework but with elaborate excuses.”
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