Definitions

1. noun

A source of annoyance or irritation; a pet peeve.

“Her boss’s habit of micromanaging has become a major peeve of hers.”

2. verb

To annoy or irritate; to provoke.

“Her constant complaining started to peeve her friends.”

3. verb

To bother or disturb, often slightly.

“The noise from the construction site was starting to peeve the neighbors.”