1
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with
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Recent Examples of aggro
Not going to lie, seeing Cohutta go full aggro in stealing Casey was seriously … hot?
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggro
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The night was maddening enough that, after the sixth inning, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior was ejected for expressing his frustration with home-plate umpire Jeremie Rehak’s strike zone — the first ejection of Prior’s baseball life.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Particularly if Devers' frustration in Boston grows.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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But string and yarn can become a headache for owners if their cats get their paws on it, which is exactly what happened to TikTok user @healingat40.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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That outage effectively shut down one of the nation’s busiest airports for approximately two hours, and led to days of cancellations, delays and headaches for travelers.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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The earrings boast quality hypoallergenic materials to avoid ear irritation, and come in rose gold, sterling silver, or gold plated.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
5 May 2025
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Those with sensitive skin don’t have to worry about skin irritation, either, as they’re made from a nickel-free material.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Stitt's family and friends attended the sentencing, expressing their grief and emphasizing that she has never been forgotten.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Clients often bring their full selves—grief, joy, fear, confidence.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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Lai, a pugnacious former publisher whose now shuttered tabloid Apple Daily was a regular thorn in Beijing’s side, is in the midst of a national security trial that could send him to prison for life.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The absence of Curry will be a big thorn in the Warriors' side as he's been great these playoffs.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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When Murderbot finally starts voicing its annoyance to Mensah and the team, the series gets a lot more entertaining.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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There will be tension within and between the couples; some of their annoyance may in turn annoy the viewer.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Another request that was also denied spelled out similar worries.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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But that worry has gone into overdrive upon learning that Carlos’ body was found in the Truckee River.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Aggro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggro. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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