Meaning & Definition of word "Nuisance"

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    Nuisance

    /ˈnjuːsəns/

    noun:

    • 1. A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
      • Example: The loud construction noise outside my apartment is a real nuisance.
    • 2. A legal term referring to a person or thing causing harm or inconvenience, particularly in relation to property rights.
      • Example: The residents complained that the neighbor's barking dog was a nuisance.
    • 3. An annoyance or inconvenience that impacts someone's enjoyment of their property or life.
      • Example: The overflowing garbage bins became a nuisance for the entire neighborhood.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'nuisance', from 'nuire' meaning 'to harm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public nuisance:

    A condition that is harmful to the public at large.

    nuisance lawsuit:

    A legal case brought to court that aims to address a perceived nuisance.

    Related Words

    irritant:

    Something that causes annoyance or discomfort.

    disruption:

    An interruption that causes disorder.

    Slang Meanings of nuisance

    Meaning: Pain in the neck

    Example Sentence: That guy is a real pain in the neck, always complaining about something.

    Meaning: Buzzkill

    Example Sentence: He’s such a buzzkill, always pointing out the negatives.