A pet peeve is a minor annoyance or irritation that a particular person finds especially bothersome, often more so than most people would. It is something that personally annoys you, even if others might not be bothered by it or consider it insignificant
. The term originated in the early 20th century and was popularized by a comic strip called The Little Pet Peeve by Frank King, which humorously highlighted everyday nuisances
. Pet peeves typically involve specific behaviors, often related to manners, personal hygiene, or habits of people close to you, such as family members or coworkers. For example, a common pet peeve might be people leaving the lid up on a copier or talking with their mouth full
. Unlike major problems, pet peeves are usually small issues that someone finds persistently irritating and feels compelled to complain about
. In summary, a pet peeve is a personal and often minor annoyance that someone finds particularly irritating, even though it might not bother others
