adj
peeved
peevd
Peeved (adj) means Mildly annoyed or irritated. Example: “He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice.”
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Mildly annoyed or irritated.
"He was peeved that the meeting had been moved without notice."
"Then she called the police. “The police woman said, ‘Do not pick up the bike,’” Kedzlie says. “‘Do not go. You could get stabbed.’ I thought, ‘That is true.’ But I was peeved.”"
— Sirin Kale, Life in bike theft Britain: ‘Afterwards, I couldn’t face going outside’ (2023)
How to use peeved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bit annoyed — not furious, just irritated.
When to use it
Informal, conversational tone.
Common pairings
a bit peeved
peeved about something
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more peeved
- Superlative
- most peeved
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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.
