Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Something about which one frequently complains; a particular personal vexation.
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- noun Something that is
personally annoying ; a personaldislike .
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- noun an opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed
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super-samuel commented on the word pet peeve
i hate this word
May 6, 2008
missworld commented on the word pet peeve
i hate this word too!
June 17, 2009