verb
annoy
uh-NOY/əˈnɔɪ/
To bother people or make them mildly angry.
The persistent fly annoys the man trying to read.
Etymology
Old French anuier already meant to weary or vex someone, directly connecting it with causing irritation. The same French word family also gave English ennui, linking annoyance with weariness and boredom.
In context
my son doesn't have to annoy my daughter as much if she's wanting to relax
More examples
- The repeated delay annoyed everyone.
- Her humming is annoying the others.
- He was annoyed by the needless interruption.
Forms
annoy · annoys · annoyed · annoying
annoyance noun — Irritation caused by something bothersome.