Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pet-peeve
noun
/ˈpɛt ˈpiːv/
Definition
A pet-peeve is a specific issue or annoyance that a person finds particularly bothersome.
Examples
- One of my biggest pet-peeves is when people chew loudly.
- His pet-peeve is when someone interrupts him while he’s speaking.
- She has a pet-peeve about grammar mistakes in texts.
Meaning
It refers to something that irritates or frustrates someone, often more than it seems to warrant.
Synonyms
- annoyance
- bother
- irritation
