NYT Dictionary

PEEVE

/piːv/
NounVerbPEEVGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An annoyance or grievance.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Back-formation from peevish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bothervexationannoyancefaffgrievancehassleinconvenienceirritationnuisancepalaver

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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