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Annoy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To annoy means to irritate or bother someone, often by repeated actions or disturbances. It can cause mild frustration or discomfort, making someone feel impatient or upset.

annoy

/əˈnɔɪ/ /əˈnɔɪ/

Definition:

To irritate or bother someone, causing mild anger or frustration.

Synonyms:

irritate, bother, vex, pester

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

please, delight

Common Collocations:

annoy someone, annoy others, constantly annoy, easily annoyed

Derivatives:

annoyance, annoying, annoyingly

Usage Tips:

Use "annoy" for minor irritations; avoid for serious anger or distress.

Common Phrases:

get on someone's nerves, drive someone up the wall, rub the wrong way

Etymology:

From Old French "enoier," meaning to weary or vex; Latin "inodiare," meaning to make hateful.

Examples:

  • 1. The loud music began to annoy the neighbors late at night.
  • 2. Her constant tapping on the desk started to annoy everyone in the room.
  • 3. Don’t let small things annoy you; stay calm and focused.
  • 4. He tried not to annoy his boss by asking too many questions.

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