The adjective peeved comes from an older one, peevish, which originally meant "silly," and later came to mean "cross or fretful." You've probably heard of "pet peeves," those particular annoyances that drive you crazy?

Is peeved a verb?

verb (used with object), peeved, peev·ing. to render peevish; annoy.

Whats the definition of peeved?

: to make peevish or resentful : annoy. peeve. noun.