sound peeved

Frequency: 7.218.5 per million words

Refers to the tone of voice indicating annoyance.

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Examples (10)

  • He sounded a bit peeved when I told him the news.
  • You sound quite peeved about the delay.
  • She sounded peeved over the phone this morning.
  • Why did he sound so peeved during the meeting?
  • The customer sounded peeved by the lack of response.
  • I didn't mean to make you sound peeved in the recording.
  • She sounds peeved whenever that topic comes up.
  • They sounded slightly peeved about being left out.
  • His voice sounded distinctly peeved.
  • Do I sound peeved to you?