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irk

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1irk

verb \ˈərk\

Definition of IRK

transitive verb
: to make weary, irritated, or bored

Examples of IRK

  1. Drivers were irked by the higher gasoline prices.
  2. It irks me to have to clean up after you.

Origin of IRK

Middle English
First Known Use: 15th century

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