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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 angerplay

  Familiarity information: PEEVED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PEEVED (adjective)


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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