peeve

peeve
/peev/, v., peeved, peeving, n.
v.t.
1. to render peevish; annoy.
n.
2. a source of annoyance or irritation: Tardiness is one of my greatest peeves.
3. an annoyed or irritated mood: to be in a peeve.
[1905-10, Amer.; back formation from PEEVISH]
Syn. 2. vexation, affliction, grievance.

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