The term PET IRRITATION can be summarized as a PEEVE, which is a five-letter word meaning a feeling of annoyance or frustration caused by a minor irritation. A pet PEEVE is an annoyance that someone finds particularly bothersome and irritating. It is usually something that the person has no control over, such as another person's behavior or habits. Pet peeves can range from small things like someone talking too loudly to more serious issues like someone not following through on their commitments.