Meaning of the word peeve in English
What does peeve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
peeve
US /piːv/
UK /piːv/
Noun
a cause of annoyance or irritation
Example:
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My biggest peeve is people who chew with their mouths open.
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It's a personal peeve of mine when people don't use turn signals.
Verb
to annoy or irritate
Example:
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It really peeves me when people are late.
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Her constant complaining began to peeve everyone.