Definition of Peeve

an annoyance or irritant

Examples of Peeve in a sentence

Making a tapping sound on the desk was the peeve that annoyed our teacher the most.  🔊

A dreaded peeve of mine is when people talk loudly on a cell phone during a movie.  🔊

Texting and driving is not only a bothersome peeve of police, it is illegal in most states.  🔊

Her most infuriating peeve is when people smack their gum, and that’s exactly what we did.  🔊

Bothered by the sight of the dirty room, Mom said, “A messy room is my biggest peeve.”  🔊

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