Definitions for peeve

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Spelling: [peev]

IPA: /piv/

Peeve is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 18 anagrams from letters in peeve (eeepv).

Definitions for peeve

noun

1. a source of annoyance or irritation:
2. an annoyed or irritated mood:

verb (used with object)

1. to render peevish; annoy.

Origin of peeve

1905-10, Americanism; back formation from peevish

Examples for peeve

Brickbats mingle with bouquetsShied at my devoted cranium.Does it peeve yours truly?

Paste this, Fuscus, in your hat:Not a pesky thing can peeve me.

Of course I know you don't mean it—you're simply hot and tired, and trying to work off your peeve on me.