peeve - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

peeve

to irritate someone, typically with a minor or petty matterto irritate someone, typically with a minor or petty matter

Examples

The constant interruptions peeved her during the meeting.
His constant lateness peeves his colleagues.
Her habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink often peeves her roommate.

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peeve

Third Person

peeves

Present Participle

peeving

Past Tense

peeved

Past Participle

peeved

1

to irritate someone, typically with a minor or petty matter

transitive

The constant interruptions peeved her during the meeting.
His constant lateness peeves his colleagues.
Her habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink often peeves her roommate.
The repetitive questions are peeving the teacher.
The persistent gossiping has peeved her.