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something that annoys or bothers a person very much
One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.
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Recent Examples of pet peeve
But this remains a parks pet peeve.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
His deep dive into the genre left him with some pet peeves, not least the irrational or simply implausible behavior of many horror-movie protagonists.
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Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Not exactly ideal in a flagship vehicle and my biggest pet peeve with the Sequoia.
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Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
My biggest pet peeve is standing in the checkout while some shopper is struggling to find their item on their phone and holding up the line.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pet peeve
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
His deep dive into the genre left him with some pet peeves, not least the irrational or simply implausible behavior of many horror-movie protagonists.
—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Not exactly ideal in a flagship vehicle and my biggest pet peeve with the Sequoia.
—
Jesus R. Garcia,
Houston Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2026
My biggest pet peeve is standing in the checkout while some shopper is struggling to find their item on their phone and holding up the line.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pet peeve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pet peeve
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
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“Pet peeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet%20peeve. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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