peeve

• Nom désignant une petite cause d'irritation ou de contrariété, ou l'état de mauvaise humeur qui en résulte.

A noun referring to a state or feeling of being annoyed, irritated, or in a bad mood.

1. Annoyance or irritationB2informal

   A state of being annoyed or irritated, often about a minor issue.

   contrariété

   • His constant humming is a major peeve of mine.
   • She was in a peeve after the meeting was canceled.
   • One of my biggest peeves is people talking loudly on the phone in public.

   Synonymesannoyancebothergrievanceirritationnuisancepet peevevexation

   Antonymesdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'agacer, d'irriter ou de contrarier quelqu'un, souvent pour un motif mineur ou futile.

A verb used to indicate the act of annoying, irritating, or vexing someone, often in a minor or petty way.

1. Annoy or IrritateB2informal

   To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or resentful.

   agacer, contrarier

   • His constant humming really peeves me.
   • It peeves her when people are late without calling.
   • The way he interrupts others is a habit that peeves many.

   Synonymesannoybotherexasperategallirkirritatemiffnettlepiqueprovokerilevex

   Antonymesappeasedelightgratifypleasesatisfy