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In some senses, peeve is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
peeve
/piːv/
noun 1verb 1
Collocations
3ADJ.
big, biggest, huge, stylistic
VERB + PEEVE
pet
PEEVE + NOUN
folks
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ADJ.
big, biggest, huge, stylistic
VERB + PEEVE
pet
PEEVE + NOUN
folks
noun
An annoyance or grievance.
stylistic peeve
verb
To annoy; vex.
He was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone.
stylistic peeve
WiktionaryHe was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone.
WiktionaryBeing in a room full of smokers is my pet peeve.
Tatoeba · #19928Cutting in line is a big pet peeve of mine. Folks should have to wait their turn!
Tatoeba · #4602711People who yell at the screen when they watch a movie are a huge pet peeve of mine.
Tatoeba · #6985483One pet peeve of mine is when one person takes up two seats on a crowded train, especially if a pregnant woman or older adult needs a seat!
Tatoeba · #6989046i Register
In some senses, peeve is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.