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Vocabulary Entry
peeve
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A specific annoyance or grievance.
Example Sentences
"His constant interruptions were a major peeve of mine."
"One of her biggest peeves is people chewing loudly."
"Traffic jams are a common peeve for commuters."
V
verb
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example Sentences
"It peeves me when people are late."
"Don't peeve your friends by being too critical."
"She peevishly corrected his grammar during the conversation."