pet peeve

noun

Definition of pet peevenext
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.

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Recent Examples of pet peeve Not exactly ideal in a flagship vehicle and my biggest pet peeve with the Sequoia. — Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026 Not pictured, the curling barrels work well too—although, admittedly, having to change out barrels to switch airflow directions is a pet peeve of mine. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026 His deep dive into the genre left him with some pet peeves, not least the irrational or simply implausible behavior of many horror-movie protagonists. — Alex Barasch, New Yorker, 11 May 2026 Rugs That Are Too Small Rooms featuring undersized area rugs are among interior designers' most universal design pet peeves, and the dining room is no exception. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pet peeve
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  1. problem
  2. worry
Noun
  • But local hoteliers say the proposal is riddled with problems, would unfairly impact hotels more than other businesses and might violate state law by applying flat fees to hotels instead of per-worker charges.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • StubHub said in various statements to the news and in legal proceedings that ticket cancellations were a result of transfer problems and issues with FIFA’s ticketing infrastructure.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of problem
Noun
  • Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Elevation invites visitors to carve wishes, worries, and hopes into the church pews.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of worry

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“Pet peeve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pet%20peeve. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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