Peeved Meaning in English
word · lemma: peeve
ˈpivd
PEEVD
pˈiːvd
PEEVD
Definition
Feeling annoyed or slightly angry, usually because of something minor.
Usage & Nuances
'Peeved' is informal and means mild annoyance, less strong than 'angry' or 'furious.' Common with 'at' or 'about' (e.g., 'She was peeved at him'). Similar to 'annoyed,' but often playful or light. Not used in very formal contexts.
Spanish: molesto - irritadoPortuguese (BR): irritado - aborrecidoPortuguese (PT): irritado - aborrecidoChinese (Simplified): 生气的 - 恼火的Chinese (Traditional): 生氣的 - 惱火的Hindi: नाराज़ - चिढ़ा हुआArabic: مستاء - منزعجBengali: বিরক্ত - অসন্তুষ্টRussian: раздражённый - недовольныйJapanese: むっとした - イラっとしたVietnamese: bực mình - khó chịuKorean: 짜증난 - 언짢은Turkish: kızgın (hafif) - sinirli (hafif)Urdu: جزبز - خفاIndonesian: kesal - jengkel
Example Sentences
He looked peeved after the meeting.
basic
She gets peeved when people are late.
basic
Are you peeved about what happened yesterday?
basic
Honestly, I was a little peeved at his comment.
natural
No wonder you’re peeved—anyone would be!
natural
She tried to hide how peeved she really was.
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