peeve

verb (used with object), peeved, peev·ing.

1. to render peevish; annoy.

noun

2. a source of annoyance or irritation: Tardiness is one of my greatest peeves.
3. an annoyed or irritated mood: to be in a peeve.

verb

1. (tr) to irritate; vex; annoy

noun

2. something that irritates; vexationit was a pet peeve of his

v.1907 (implied in peeved), back-formation from peevish. As a noun, attested by 1910. Related: Peeved; peeving; peeves.