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单词 pet peeve
释义

pet peeve

noun

: a frequent subject of complaint

Example Sentences

One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.
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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

pet peeve

noun

as in problem
US something that annoys or bothers a person very much One of my biggest pet peeves is people driving too slowly on the highway.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • problem
  • worry
  • irk
  • peeve
  • inconvenience
  • nuisance
  • headache
  • frustration
  • bugbear
  • thorn
  • rub
  • discomfort
  • hair shirt
  • irritant
  • insult
  • exasperation
  • annoyance
  • upset
  • affront
  • aggravation
  • hang-up
  • bother
  • pinprick
  • trouble
  • vexation
  • menace
  • hassle
  • plague
  • pest
  • ruffle
  • burden
  • trial
  • fleabite
  • predicament
  • offence
  • anxiety
  • cross
  • plight
  • aggro
  • sore
  • pandora's box
  • albatross
  • offender
  • offense
  • curse
  • tribulation
  • millstone
  • botheration
  • affliction
  • harasser
  • mischief
  • annoyer
  • disturber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • joy
  • pleasure
  • delight
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