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:
My biggest peeve is people who chew with their mouths open.
It's a personal peeve of mine when people don't use turn signals.

Verb

to annoy or irritate

Example:
It really peeves me when people are late.
Her constant complaining began to peeve everyone.
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