A pet peeve, pet aversion, or pet hate is a minor annoyance that an individual finds particularly irritating to them, to a greater degree than would be expected based on the experience of others.

What are your pet peeves?

A peeve is an annoyance, and a pet peeve is an annoyance that's nurtured like a pet — it's something someone can never resist complaining about. There are all kinds of pet peeves, like littering, misusing punctuation, driving slowly in the fast lane, or talking during movies.

Whats a peeve mean?

1 : a feeling or mood of resentment. 2 : a particular grievance or source of aggravation. Synonyms Choose the Right Synonym Example Sentences Learn More About peeve.