Meaning
to annoy someone:
A peeve is something that annoys, irritates, or bothers you. It can be a minor annoyance or a bad mood. The common phrase pet peeve describes a specific, personal thing that regularly upsets you even if it does not bother other people.
- What peeved her most was his thoughtlessness.
- It peeves me that she didn't bother to phone.
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