irk

[urk]

irk Definition

to irritate, annoy, or exasperate someone.

Using irk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sound of his chewing really irks me.

  • Example

    It irks me when people don't clean up after themselves.

  • Example

    Her constant complaining was starting to irk him.

irk Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: irk in Brief

'Irk' [urk] is a verb that means to irritate, annoy, or exasperate someone. It is often used to describe things that bother or frustrate people, as in 'The sound of his chewing really irks me.' 'Irk' has formal synonyms like 'exasperate,' and informal ones like 'bug,' and 'get on someone's nerves.'