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PEEVED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does peeved mean?
• PEEVED (adjective)
The adjective PEEVED has 1 sense:
1. aroused to impatience or anger
Familiarity information: PEEVED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Aroused to impatience or anger
Synonyms:
annoyed; irritated; miffed; nettled; peeved; pissed; pissed off; riled; roiled; steamed; stung
Context example:
roiled by the delay
Similar:
displeased (not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure)
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