definition of pet peeve
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Pet peeve A pet peeve or pet aversion is a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find. Origins. Its first usage was around 1919. The term is a back-formation from the 14th-century word peevish, meaning ornery or ill-tempered.
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- stooge. A stooge is a person who will try and take every dollar you have, and then save those dollars for any cause that doesnt involve giving it to friends, or family. These stooges are often in 'stooge denial'. You can spot a stooge, at events where free food is served.
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- VETERINARY Defined for Kids. 1. veterinary. play. adjective vet·er·i·nary \ˈve-tə-rə-ˌner-ē\. Definition of veterinary for Students. : of, relating to, specializing in, or being the medical care of animals a veterinary surgeon.
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alcove alcove definition: The definition of an alcove is a small recessed section in a room, such as a nook. (noun) An example of an alcove would be a small area in a restaurant, only partially enclosed, intended for private dining for a couple or small gro...
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- Full Definition of ALCOVE. 1. a: a small recessed section of a room: nook b: an arched opening (as in a wall) : niche.2. : summerhouse 2. — al·coved \-ˌkōvd\ adjective. See alcove defined for English-language learners. See alcove defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of ALCOVE. 1. a: a small recessed section of a room: nook b: an arched opening (as in a wall) : niche.
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- Guardian - another politically correct term for a pet cat's owner or a feral cat's caregiver. Half-pedigree - a term only used by owners; means a cat with one pedigree parent. In true terms, a half-pedigree cat is still a moggy since a cat either is a pedigree cat or is not one, there are no half-measures. Often used when selling accidentally bred kittens as it sounds more attractive than moggy.
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pet pet (not comparable) 1  Favourite; cherished. a pet child. The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory. 2  Kept or treated as a pet. pet rock.
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Pet A cat and dog, two popular pet species. A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, protection, or entertainment rather than as a working animal, sport animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities.
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Positron emission tomography scan (PET scan) Positron emission tomography scan (PET scan) Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique that creates detailed, computerized pictures of organs and tissues inside the body. A PET scan reveals how the body is functioning and uncovers areas of abnormal metabolic activity. During a PET scan, the patient is first injected with a glucose (sugar) solution that contains a very small amount of radioactive material. The substance is absorbed by the particular organs or tissues being examined.
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fap fap (plural faps) ( 1 slang, countable) A session of masturbation. I was horny, so I had a quick fap in the public restroom. ( 2 slang, uncountable, rare) Pornography. I've just downloaded loads of fap for while I'm away.
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What Is a PET Scan? A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that allows your doctor to check for diseases in your body. The scan uses a special dye that has radioactive tracers. These tracers are injected into a vein in your arm. Your organs and tissues then absorb the tracer.
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peekaboo Peekaboo definition, Also called bo-peep. a game played by or with very young children, typically in which one covers the face or hides and then suddenly uncovers the face or reappears, calling “Peekaboo!”. See more.
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cat A man who dresses flashily and ostentatiously pursues worldly pleasure; dude, hepcat, sport: I was a sharp cat/ The cool chick down on Calumet has got herself a brand new cat (1950s+ Black & teenagers)
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pet 1 Word Origin and History for pet Expand n.1 tamed animal, originally in Scottish and northern England dialect (and exclusively so until mid-18c.), of unknown origin.
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insult I will bite my thumb at them; which is a disgrace to them, if they bear it. (Romeo and Juliet, I, i) catcall A harsh, whistling sound, something like the cry of a cat, used by theater and other audiences to express their disapproval, displeasure, or impatience; the whistlelike instrument used to make this sound.
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- Definition of “pep talk” - English Dictionary. See all translations. uk ​ /ˈpep ˌtɔːk/ us ​ /ˈpep ˌtɑːk/. › a short speech intended to encourage people to work harder or try to win a game or competition: The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.
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furtive fur·tive. adj. Characterized by, acting with, or suggesting stealth or a desire to avoid discovery; surreptitious: J.W. from time to time gave her a furtive squeeze of the hand, but they never got to go out alone any more (John Dos Passos). See Synonyms at secret.
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- What is the definition of pethi That could be a topic subject evaluation of the abbreviation. The image of pleasant ambitions, a visionary genius that strives for excellent achievements.
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Voyeurism Voyeurism, or the “peeping tom” disorder, is when someone has a sexual interest in spying on someone that is engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity or any other activity that’s usually considered to be private.
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wag A dog will wag his tail when happy. Wag is defined as to move a body part quickly back and forth or up and down over and over again. An example of wag is what a dog's tail does when the dog is happy or excited. An example of wag is to move your tongue rapidly when talking.
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- pet sitting. noun. 1. the act of caring for a pet in its own home while the owner is away. Related forms. pet sitter, noun.
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- This may seem obvious, but it is a big enough pet peeve mentioned by many employers that it warrants reiterating. Start your new job on the right foot Jobs' pet peeve, according to Kutcher, was work that was lazily executed.
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- pro·voc·a·tive. adj. Tending to provoke or stimulate.
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- Full Definition of POLECAT. 1. : any of several carnivorous mammals (as of the genera Mustela or Vormela) of the weasel family; especially: a brown to black European mammal (M. putorius) from which the domesticated ferret is derived. 2. : skunk. See polecat defined for English-language learners.
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fetishism transvestic fetishism a paraphilia of heterosexual males, characterized by recurrent, intense sexual urges, arousal, or orgasm associated with fantasized or actual cross-dressing, to the extent that this causes significant distress or impairment in the person's life. Called also transvestism.
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- Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan). A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a unique type of imaging test that helps doctors see how the organs and tissues inside your body are actually functioning.The test involves injecting a very small dose of a radioactive chemical, called a radiotracer, into the vein of your arm.ne of the main differences between PET scans and other imaging tests like CT scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is that the PET scan reveals the cellular level metabolic changes occurring in an organ or tissue.