pet hate
/pɛt ˈheɪt/ · pet hate
noun
- A person's strong dislike or annoyance for something. Her pet hate is being kept waiting in long queues.
- A particular thing that someone dislikes or finds annoying. His pet hate is being disturbed while he's playing video games.
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Did you know? The phrase 'pet hate' is often used in British English, particularly in informal contexts, to express a strong dislike or annoyance for something.