adj

peeved

peevd

Peeved (adj) means Mildly annoyed or irritated. Example: “He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice.”

adj

Mildly annoyed or irritated.

"He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice."

How to use peeved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bit annoyed — not furious, just irritated.

When to use it

Informal, conversational tone.

Common pairings

a bit peeved peeved about something

more peeved comparative, most peeved superlative

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He was _____ that the meeting had been moved without notice.

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What does “peeved” mean?

The word “peeved” means mildly annoyed or irritated. In plain terms, a bit annoyed — not furious, just irritated.

How do you pronounce “peeved”?

“Peeved” is pronounced peevd (/piːvd/ in IPA).

How do you use “peeved” in a sentence?

Here is “peeved” used in a sentence: “He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice.”

What part of speech is “peeved”?

“Peeved” is an adjective.