peeves

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

IPA /piːvz/

Noun

peeves noun

An annoyance or grievance.“stylistic peeve”

Verb

peeves verb

To annoy; vex.“He was peeved to note that his hard work had been undone.”

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Synonyms

grievances pet pet peeve annoyances gripes bugbears irritations grumps kvetch peccadillos grouches complainers inconsideration rudeness gothamist grumbles

Rhymes

believes leaves sheaves perceives heaves thieves interleaves cleaves eves relieves

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