The term PET ANNOYANCE can be summarized as a PEEVE, which is a five-letter word meaning an annoyance or irritation. A PEEVE is a feeling of displeasure or annoyance caused by something that is perceived as a minor annoyance or inconvenience. It is usually a small thing that causes a person to become frustrated or irritated. Peeves can range from minor annoyances such as someone talking too loudly on their phone to major issues such as a lack of respect for others.