peeved; peeving
Definition of peeve
(Entry 1 of 2)
peeve
nounDefinition of peeve (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a feeling or mood of resentment
2
: a particular grievance or source of aggravation
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The first known use of peeve was in 1901
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