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annoy

[əˈnɔɪ]

annoy Definition

  • 1to make someone feel slightly angry and impatient
  • 2to cause irritation or discomfort

Using annoy: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sound of the dripping faucet really annoys me.

  • Example

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

  • Example

    The constant interruptions were starting to annoy her.

annoy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for annoy

Phrases with annoy

  • to irritate or bother someone a lot

    Example

    His constant whistling was annoying the pants off me.

  • a behavior that is irritating or bothersome

    Example

    Her annoying habit of tapping her foot during meetings was distracting to others.

  • someone who is irritating or bothersome

    Example

    He can be an annoying person to be around when he's in a bad mood.

Origins of annoy

from Old French 'enoier', meaning 'to drown'

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Summary: annoy in Brief

'Annoy' [əˈnɔɪ] means to make someone feel slightly angry and impatient, or to cause irritation or discomfort. It is often used to describe behaviors or actions that bother or irritate others, such as 'The sound of the dripping faucet really annoys me.' 'Annoy' can also be used in phrases like 'annoy the pants off someone,' which means to irritate or bother someone a lot.

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