Definition of annoy
transitive verb
1 : to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts annoyed the neighbors with their loud arguments
2 : to harass especially by quick brief attacks
intransitive verb
: to cause annoyance
annoyer
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Examples of annoy in a sentence
deliberately annoyed the elderly neighbor by walking across his lawn
Origin and Etymology of annoy
Middle English anoien, from Anglo-French anuier, ennoier, from Late Latin inodiare to make loathsome, from Latin in + odium hatred — more at odium
First Known Use: 13th century
Synonym Discussion of annoy
synonyms see in addition worry
ANNOY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of annoy for English Language Learners
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: to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry
ANNOY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of annoy for Students
annoyed
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: to cause to feel slightly angry or irritated
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