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?