Simple Definition of annoy

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annoy

verb

annoys; annoyed; annoying
: to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry
Her constant chatter annoyed [=irritated] all of us.
I was annoyed [=upset, bothered] by his question.

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“Annoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/annoy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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