annoy
Annoy means to bother or disturb someone, making them feel frustrated or irritated.
When we say that something annoys us, it usually means that it's getting on our nerves. For example, if a noisy construction site is near your house, it might be annoying because you can't sleep or relax in peace. People often get annoyed with others too - like when someone cuts them off while driving or interrupts their conversation. Sometimes things can even annoy us over time, like cluttered spaces that make us feel overwhelmed.
How common is "annoy"?
Word annoy is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
Example: Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off.
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