/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.