annoy — to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɔɪ/
Example Sentences
- Don't let small things annoy you - life's too short!
- She gets annoyed when people chew loudly during movies.
- The spam emails in my inbox really annoy me every morning.
annoy
VERB[/əˈnɔɪ/]
to make someone feel slightly angry or irritated
A buzzing mosquito keeps annoying a person trying to sleep.
Small noise can annoy and destroy your calm and joy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'anoier' meaning 'to harass or offend', derived from Latin 'in-' (into) combined with 'odium' (hatred). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
an- (in/into) + noy (from Latin odium, hatred) = annoy (to cause irritation or displeasure)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't let small things annoy you - life's too short!”
“She gets annoyed when people chew loudly during movies.”
“The spam emails in my inbox really annoy me every morning.”
“My little brother's habit of repeating everything I say really annoys me.”
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