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/ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The state of feeling annoyed, impatient, or slightly angry.
Her constant interruptions caused a great deal of irritation during the meeting.
A physical discomfort or inflammation.
The cream helped soothe the irritation on her skin.
An action or occurrence that causes annoyance.
The loud noise outside was a persistent irritation to the residents.
Etymology
From Latin 'irritatio', derived from 'irritare', meaning to provoke.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pet peeve:
A particular thing that annoys someone.
raise my ire:
To provoke someone's anger or irritation.
getting on my nerves:
To be very annoying to someone.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Peeve
My biggest peeve is when people chew loudly.
Nuisance
That guy is such a nuisance; he’s always complaining.