Main Entry: an·noy·ance

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈnȯi-ən(t)s\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : the act of annoying or of being annoyed
2 : the state or feeling of being annoyed : vexation
3 : a source of vexation or irritation : nuisance <the delay was a minor annoyance>