vex — to annoy, frustrate, or worry someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to annoy, frustrate, or worry someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /veks/
Korean meaning: 짜증나게 하다, 괴롭히다, 성가시게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **벡**스
Example Sentences
- My cat vexes me by knocking things off the table every morning.
- The math problem vexed her for hours until she finally solved it.
- Nothing vexes a chef more than customers who send back perfectly good food.
vex
VERB//veks//
to annoy, frustrate, or worry someone
An annoying colleague vexes the office worker with constant noise
The vet gets vexed by the mysterious X blocking his door!
This cursed text will vex me like a hex!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vexare' meaning 'to shake, toss, or harass.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of troubling or annoying someone.
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📝Examples
“My cat vexes me by knocking things off the table every morning.”
“The math problem vexed her for hours until she finally solved it.”
“Nothing vexes a chef more than customers who send back perfectly good food.”
“The politician was vexed by the reporter's persistent questions.”
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