Readers share their most irritating examples of mangled English. July 21, 2011— -- intro: A self-proclaimed lexicomane (word lover), Charles Elster of San Diego, Calif., says he's "probably ...

I enjoy a vigorously ranted pet peeve as much as the next professional pundit and have shared my share here over the years. However, I’ve never had much patience for the pedantic. Here’s an example ...

“This springlike weather triggers one of my biggest peeves. Men who wear sleeveless T-shirts in public, particularly in restaurants. No one wants to see your armpit hair dangling over the table. And ...

What is a "pet peeve"? Dictionary.com defines a pet peeve as "a particular and often continual annoyance; personal bugbear: This train service is one of my pet peeves." Some of the most common pet ...

Pet peeves: Everyone has them, but not everyone shares the same ones. Maybe you’re the only one who notices when your friend snaps her gum for the hundredth time, or you still see kids flipping water ...