Meaning
1 senses(colloquial)An annoyance or grievance.
stylistic peeve
Ärgernis, Kümmernis, Ärger
раздраже́ниеrazdražénije
- an annoyed or irritated mood
Examples
16 sentencesWhat are your pet peeves?
Які твої улюблені нарікання? — deniko
ruЧто тебя больше всего бесит? — Imp
Tom is really peeved.
I know it's one of your pet peeves.
Я знаю, що це одне з твоїх улюблених нарікань. — deniko
ruЯ знаю, что это один из ваших главных раздражителей. — Ooneykcall
What are your coworker pet peeves?
This is my biggest pet peeve.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
Back-formation from peevish.Back-formation from peevish.
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Forms
plural: peevesSynonyms
13 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsSee also
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