Annoy

/əˈnɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry; to irritate.

The constant noise from the construction outside began to annoy me.

to disturb or bother someone in a way that causes mild displeasure.

She was annoyed by his habit of interrupting her while she spoke.

to make (someone) uneasy or anxious.

It annoys me to see wastefulness in everyday life.

Middle English anoye, from Old French anoiier, from a- (from) + noi (pain).

annoy someone

To irritate or bother someone.

don't annoy me

A request for someone to stop bothering you.

annoyed to death

Extremely irritated or frustrated.

irritate

To cause displeasure or discomfort.

vex

To cause annoyance or worry.

Bug

Stop bugging me with your questions!

Pest

He's such a pest, always annoying everyone.