peeved

American  

[peevd] / pivd /

adjective

1. annoyed; irritated; vexed.

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Other Word Forms

• peevedly adverb
• peevedness noun

Etymology

Origin of peeved

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; peeve + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Stop staring at him and pay attention. Coach will be peeved if you don’t know the drill when we get in the pool. Keep your eye on the prize, okay?”

From Literature

It was a strange demand, but nothing peeved Clare more than when he was trying to usher a wandering soul and they bucked against his every little request.

From Literature

Recalls a peeved Mr. Blankfein: “It was like the undertaker calling at your sickbed.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Opal kept busy with the names, unless the miller was present, and when Archie needed feeding she seemed quite peeved to have to stop.

From Literature

Well, I got tired of feeling like I was alone in that particular crowd, and I was peeved about Paulie T.’s pleasure at my expense.

From Literature