peeve

noun, verb — 2 senses

peeve

noun

/piːv/

Etymology Back-formation from peevish.

1

Colloquial An annoyance or grievance.

  • stylistic peeve
Derived terms
peeververein, peevery

peeve

verb

Etymology Back-formation from peevish.

1

Colloquial To annoy; vex.

  • He was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone.
Related terms
pet peeve

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