I. ˈpēv transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from peevish
: to make peevish or resentful : annoy
don't believe you'll ever be able to peeve that boy — H.L.Wilson
was very peeved about being left out — C.B.Palmer b. 1910
Synonyms: see irritate
II. noun
( -s )
1. : a peevish mood : a feeling of resentment
in a peeve over it
the atmosphere … charged with peeve — R.L.Taylor
2. : a particular grievance : grudge
grumbling their pet peeves as they go — R.L.Smith