a little peeved
Frequency: 6.514.3 per million words
Indicates a slight degree of annoyance.
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Examples (10)
- I was a little peeved that they didn't invite me to the party.
- She sounded a little peeved when I spoke to her on the phone.
- He seemed a little peeved by the constant interruptions during his speech.
- We were all a little peeved at the sudden change in the flight schedule.
- My boss looked a little peeved when I arrived ten minutes late for the meeting.
- Are you still a little peeved about what happened yesterday?
- She was a little peeved because no one had consulted her before making the decision.
- It's understandable to feel a little peeved in such a frustrating situation.
- He was a little peeved at having to wait over an hour for his food.
- The teacher was a little peeved by the students' lack of attention today.