Meaning & Definition of Peeve in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A cause of annoyance or irritation.

  Example Sentence: Leaving dirty dishes in the sink is one of my biggest peeves.

• Definition: Something that annoys someone, often used in the phrase 'pet peeve'.

  Example Sentence: Her pet peeve is people who chew loudly.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'peeve' is derived from the verb 'peeve', meaning to annoy, which originated in the 1960s.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• pet peeve: A particular thing that annoys someone.
• to peeve someone: To annoy or irritate someone.

Translations

• Spanish: fastidio

• French: irritation

• German: Ärger

• Russian: раздражение

Related Words

• irritate: To annoy someone or cause displeasure.

• annoy: To make someone a little angry.

• frustrate: To make someone feel upset or annoyed.

Slang Meanings of peeve

• Meaning: To get on someone's nerves.

  Example Sentence: That constant tapping is really peeving me.

• Meaning: To annoy or irritate someone.

  Example Sentence: She's such a peeve when she doesn't let me finish my sentence.