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something that annoys or bothers a person very much
One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.
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Recent Examples of pet peeve
People, in general, have their personal pet peeves.
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Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
One of my pet peeves is going to the drug store and seeing necessary items locked behind a plastic case.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Look for signs of DIY work — sloppy paint jobs, misaligned tiles, uneven cabinet installation, missing GFCI outlets, or my pet peeve: poorly done caulking.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 9 June 2025
The lobby of literally any hotel along the Croisette.
Biggest Cannes pet peeve?
The crowds and traffic.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
One of my pet peeves is going to the drug store and seeing necessary items locked behind a plastic case.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Look for signs of DIY work — sloppy paint jobs, misaligned tiles, uneven cabinet installation, missing GFCI outlets, or my pet peeve: poorly done caulking.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 9 June 2025
The lobby of literally any hotel along the Croisette.
Biggest Cannes pet peeve?
The crowds and traffic.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pet peeve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet peeve
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The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mild listeriosis — which can cause fever, diarrhea, or other stomach problems — gets better without treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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What is the worry for governments and what is the worry for ordinary civilians?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fresh data revealed jobless claims far under expectations — suggesting layoffs remain limited and the labor market is holding firm despite Fed worries.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Pet peeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet%20peeve. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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