pet peeve
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Receiving cold calls from friends and family is now a huge pet peeve of mine,” she said.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Another pet peeve for many are sketchy cycling lanes in a city where 18 percent of all trips are made by bike.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
He said BuzzBallz have "have no recovery route in the current system" and "is a huge pet peeve for our customers and us".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
It’s a pet peeve of hers when someone is multitasking when she’s trying to talk to them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
Okay, tiny pet peeve: when the girls call me kid.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word