Where does “peeve” come from?
peeve (English) comes from English peevish, from Middle English pevische.
peeve (English): An annoyance or grievance; To annoy; vex
Definitions
- An annoyance or grievance; To annoy; vex
Ancestry of “peeve”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | peevish | Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper,... |
| 2 | Middle English | pevische | — |