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/
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
💡 Concept
Loud chewing is her biggest pet peeve at the office lunch table.
🎵 Rhyme
When pet peeves make you grieve, believe you can find ways to relieve!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈpet ˌpiːv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpet ˌpiːv/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
believeachievereceiverelieve
believe
achieve
receive
relieve
🔗Collocations
biggest pet peeve
personal pet peeve
major pet peeve
share a pet peeve
common pet peeve
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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'.”
😄 Fun example
“My teacher's pet peeve is students who come to class without doing homework but with elaborate excuses.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
annoyanceirritationbugbeargrievance
Antonyms
pleasuredelightjoy
Related
peevishirritableannoyingbothersomeirksome
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