How to Pronounce "pet peeve"
expression
ˈpɛt/ /ˈpiv
PET PEEV
pˈɛt/ /pˈiːv
PET PEEV
Definition
A "pet peeve" is something small that personally annoys you a lot, even if it does not bother others. It usually refers to actions, habits, or behaviors that irritate you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛt/ /ˈpiv
British English
pˈɛt/ /pˈiːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET PEEV
UK
PET PEEV
Listen in Context
My biggest pet peeve is loud chewing.
Leaving dirty dishes in the sink is a pet peeve of mine.
One of her pet peeves is people being late.
It's just a pet peeve, but I can't stand when people tap their pens.