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peeved
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adjective
annoyed; irritated; vexed.
Origin:
1905–10,
Americanism
;
peeve
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peeve
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piv
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peev
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verb,
peeved,
peev·ing,
noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to render peevish; annoy.
noun
2.
a source of annoyance or irritation:
Tardiness is one of my greatest peeves.
3.
an annoyed or irritated mood:
to be in a peeve.
Origin:
1905–10,
Americanism
;
back formation from
peevish
Synonyms
2.
vexation, affliction, grievance.
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peeve
(piːv)
—
vb
1.
(
tr
) to irritate; vex; annoy
—
n
2.
something that irritates; vexation:
it was a pet peeve of his
[C20: back formation from
peevish
]
peeved
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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