Entry Word: bother

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a state of noisy, confused activity <the whole household was in a bother, as our overnight guests were expected to arrive any minute> — see commotion
2 one who is obnoxiously annoying <my little sister is such a bother—always following me around!> — see nuisance 1
3 something that is a source of irritation <that task is a real bother> — see annoyance 3
4 the feeling of impatience or anger caused by anotherʼs repeated disagreeable acts <never let his personal bothers interfere with his responsibilities at work> — see annoyance 2