pet peeve

Meanings

• Noun

  A word or phrase that causes strong annoyance or irritation to an individual.

  - "Her pet peeve is people chewing gum loudly in public."
  - "His pet peeve is incorrect use of the English language."

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Synonyms

bugbear , pet hate

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Variants

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pet peeve , pet peeves

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Etymology

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The term 'pet peeve' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, with the 'pet' referring to something owned or cherished, and 'peeve' derived from the verb 'peeve' meaning to annoy or irritate.

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Trivia

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1. Pet peeves can reveal a lot about a person's character and values.

2. The term 'pet peeve' was popularized in the early 20th century by American humorist Will Rogers.

3. Studies have shown that shared pet peeves can lead to stronger relationships between people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irritant: A substance or situation that causes annoyance, discomfort, or harm.

2. Quirk: A peculiarity or idiosyncrasy, often considered charming or endearing.

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Culture

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Pet peeves can be considered a reflection of individual personality and preferences. They can be related to various aspects of life such as social etiquette, cleanliness, punctuality, and communication.

How to Memorize "pet peeve"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being annoyed by a specific situation or behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pet peeve' with the feeling of annoyance or irritation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pet Peeves Pique Passionate People'.

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