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annoy
[ uh-noi ]
verb (used with object)
- to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms: , ,
- to molest; harm.
verb (used without object)
- to be bothersome or troublesome.
noun
- Archaic. an annoyance.
annoy
/ əˈ²Ôɔɪ /
verb
- to irritate or displease
- to harass with repeated attacks
Derived Forms
- ²¹²Ôˈ²Ô´Ç²â±ð°ù, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²¹²Ô·²Ô´Ç²âİù noun
- ³ó²¹±ô´Ú-²¹²Ô·²Ô´Ç²â±ð»å adjective
- ³Ü²Ôa²Ô·²Ô´Ç²â±ð»å adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of annoy1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of annoy1
Example Sentences
You’ll be equal parts annoyed and delighted at its existence, while giving full kudos to the production design team that fashioned a Picasso-esque drumstick for Black to wave around.
Yes, it’s annoying to remember multiple passwords, but using the same one everywhere makes you an easy target.
Speaking as a Forest fan, it's especially annoying that he has picked up this injury while on international duty.
"I am desperately frustrated, annoyed and sad," said Scottish trainer Thomson.
"I don't remember him getting annoyed with me like that, but okay," Ben says.
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More About Annoy
What doesÌýannoy mean?
Annoy means to bother or irritate.
The word implies that the resulting irritation does not rise to the level of serious harm or a major problem—even if someone or something annoys you very much.
People usually annoy through some kind of irritating and unwanted behavior (especially when it’s repeated), such as chewing too loudly or asking you the same question over and over again. Things that annoy are often those that distract, interrupt, or intrude on what you’re trying to do, like a noise that keeps waking you up when you’re trying to fall asleep or a pop-up ad.
Someone who is bothered in this way can be described as annoyed. Someone or something that annoys you can be described as annoying. Someone or something that annoys you can be called an annoyance.
Less commonly, annoy means to harass. In this case, the results are more serious than the more common meaning of annoy.
Example: Mom, Jeff is trying to annoy me again! He keeps humming!
Where doesÌýannoy come from?
The first records of the word annoy come from the 1200s. It comes from the Old French anoier, meaning “to tire†or “to harm.†This term derived from the Late Latin verb ¾±²Ô´Ç»å¾±Äå°ù±ð, which means “to cause aversion†and itself comes from the Latin phrase mihi in odiÅ est, meaning “I dislike.â€
People and things that annoy are doing something that you dislike—something that bothers you. Still, it’s usually something minor and not truly harmful. Annoy has a lot of synonyms that can be used in all kinds of annoying situations, including bother, aggravate, pester, vex, irritate, irk, exasperate, and perturb.
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What are some other forms related to annoy?
- annoyed (past tense verb, adjective)
- annoying (continuous tense verb, adjective)
- annoyance (noun)
- annoyer (noun)
- half-annoyed (adjective)
- unannoyed (adjective)
What are some synonyms for annoy?
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What are some words that often get used in discussing annoy?
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How isÌýannoy used in real life?
Annoy is a very common word that can be used in all kinds of contexts. It’s always used negatively.
My little brother is trying to annoy me by singing at the top of his lungs. Little does he know, I'm not bothered. I'm tuning him out.
— Jasmine Burgess (@Wildflower1908)
Some people say someday you’ll miss the things that used to annoy you — like dirty socks on the floor — when someone is gone.
Nope. I miss a lot, but the things that annoyed me? I’m totally fine with those gone.
— Shannon Dingle (@ShannonDingle)
what annoys me the most is when someone tells me how I should feel in a certain situation
— zoe(: (@zoeabriana06)
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Try usingÌýannoy!
Which of the following words is a synonym of annoy?
A. vex
B. irk
C. pester
D. all of the above
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