How Do You Spell PEEVE?

Pronunciation: [pˈiːv] (IPA)

The word "peeve" is spelled with a "p" followed by a "ee" sound, represented in the IPA as /piːv/. The "v" at the end of the word represents a voiced labiodental fricative sound /v/, similar to the sound in the word "valet" or "very". The word means to annoy or irritate, and is commonly used in expressions like "pet peeve" or "biggest peeve", which refer to things that someone finds particularly irritating.

PEEVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Peeve, as a noun, is defined as a strong feeling of annoyance or irritation towards someone or something due to a specific action, behavior, or situation. It typically refers to a personal or minor annoyance that tends to provoke a reaction or negative sentiment in an individual. A peeve is often subjective, as what irritates one person may not necessarily bother another.

    As a verb, "to peeve" refers to the act of annoying or irritating someone, triggering their displeasure or frustration. It implies intentional or unintentional actions that cause a person to become annoyed or irritated.

    Peeves can encompass a myriad of situations or actions, such as being repeatedly interrupted while speaking, encountering individuals who chew loudly, hearing excessive gum popping, witnessing poor hygiene habits, enduring tardiness or procrastination, or dealing with individuals who do not respect personal boundaries.

    Peeves can stem from a variety of sources, including individual idiosyncrasies, cultural differences, personal pet peeves, or simple matters of etiquette. While they might appear trivial to some, these annoyances can accumulate and negatively impact one's mood or overall experience in various settings.

    Acknowledging and respecting each other's peeves can contribute to harmonious relationships, as avoiding actions that irritate others promotes a more considerate and understanding environment.

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Etymology of PEEVE

The word "peeve" is derived from the Old English word "pēfian", which means "to vex or disturb". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "paufōną", meaning "to beat or strike", which is also related to the Old Norse word "peifa" (to thump) and the Old High German word "pfiuwan" (to torment or punish). Over time, the meaning of "peeve" evolved to refer to a source of annoyance or irritation.

Idioms with the word PEEVE

  • pet peeve The idiom "pet peeve" refers to something that greatly annoys or irritates a person, often a small or trivial matter that has a disproportionate effect on their mood or behavior. It can be a specific habit, action, behavior, or situation that consistently triggers a negative emotional response for the individual.

Similar spelling words for PEEVE

Plural form of PEEVE is PEEVES

Conjugate verb Peeve

CONDITIONAL

I would peeve
you would peeve
he/she/it would peeve
we would peeve
they would peeve

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be peeving
you would be peeving
he/she/it would be peeving
we would be peeving
they would be peeving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have peeve
you would have peeve
he/she/it would have peeve
we would have peeve
they would have peeve

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been peeving
you would have been peeving
he/she/it would have been peeving
we would have been peeving
they would have been peeving

FUTURE

I will peeve
you will peeve
he/she/it will peeve
we will peeve
they will peeve

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be peeving
you will be peeving
he/she/it will be peeving
we will be peeving
they will be peeving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have peeved
you will have peeved
he/she/it will have peeved
we will have peeved
they will have peeved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been peeving
you will have been peeving
he/she/it will have been peeving
we will have been peeving
they will have been peeving

IMPERATIVE

you peeve
we let´s peeve

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to peeve

PAST

I peeved
you peeved
he/she/it peeved
we peeved
they peeved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was peeving
you were peeving
he/she/it was peeving
we were peeving
they were peeving

PAST PARTICIPLE

peeved

PAST PERFECT

I had peeved
you had peeved
he/she/it had peeved
we had peeved
they had peeved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been peeving
you had been peeving
he/she/it had been peeving
we had been peeving
they had been peeving

PRESENT

I peeve
you peeve
he/she/it peeves
we peeve
they peeve

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am peeving
you are peeving
he/she/it is peeving
we are peeving
they are peeving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

peeving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have peeved
you have peeved
he/she/it has peeved
we have peeved
they have peeved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been peeving
you have been peeving
he/she/it has been peeving
we have been peeving
they have been peeving
I would have peeved
we would have peeved
you would have peeved
he/she/it would have peeved
they would have peeved

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