peeve
UK: piːv | US: piːv
n. a cause of annoyance or irritation
vt. to annoy or irritate someone
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The word "peeve" originated in the early 20th century as a back-formation from "peevish," an older term meaning "easily irritated." While "peevish" traces back to Middle English "pevysh" (of unknown origin, possibly imitative of a whining sound), "peeve" emerged independently as a concise noun and verb capturing the essence of minor irritation. Its brevity and punchy sound make it ideal for describing petty annoyances.
His constant humming is my biggest peeve.
She was peeved by the lack of punctuality.
Traffic noise is a common peeve for city dwellers.
Don’t let small peeves ruin your day.
His habit of interrupting others peeves everyone in meetings.