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annoying
adjective an·noy·ing \-iŋ\
Definition of ANNOYING
: causing vexation : irritating <an annoying habit> <annoying questions>
— an·noy·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ANNOYING
14th century
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- abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing
ANNOYINGLY Defined for Kids
annoying
adjective an·noy·ing \ə-ˈnȯi-iŋ\
Definition of ANNOYING for Kids
: causing slight anger <an annoying habit>
— an·noy·ing·ly adverb <She's annoyingly loud.>
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