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peeve

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Peeve (noun) means a small thing that annoys or irritates you.

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A small thing that annoys or irritates you.
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Etymology

A back-formation from peevish.

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What is the meaning of peeve?
"peeve" (noun) means a small thing that annoys or irritates you.
What is another word for peeve?
Other words for "peeve" include vexation, hassle, trouble, inconvenience, nuisance, irritation.

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