as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frosting
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition, the duo makes peanut butter bacon pupcakes with a peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Sister Jean and her brothers could request a specific menu — her favorite was chicken fricassee, homemade noodles and pound cake with lots of frosting.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
More than 18 months after that outreach, Douglas County commissioners slathered some complimentary and self-congratulatory frosting on this week’s invitation to the three-time Super Bowl champions to make their next home 20 miles south of Empower Field at Mile High.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
In addition, the duo makes peanut butter bacon pupcakes with a peanut butter cream cheese frosting.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The layer of wax or parchment paper will help the frosting stay neat.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Sister Jean and her brothers could request a specific menu — her favorite was chicken fricassee, homemade noodles and pound cake with lots of frosting.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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The Sounders’ defenders swarmed Messi from the first minute, and midfielder Obed Vargas was particularly physical, annoying the Argentine icon time and again.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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In fairness, Arsenal seemed to be annoying Liverpool for much of the first hour.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's other important bathroom etiquette travelers should keep in mind to avoid bothering flight attendants.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lead with Gratitude and Grace Calling out someone for bothering you is always tricky.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chopped peanuts would make for a great garnish.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blue Moon and oranges go together, the beer being brewed with Valencia orange peel and traditionally served with a full-wheel orange garnish.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, Agnes is dressed exactly like Wednesday and her Single White Female act is irritating the hell out of her hero.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pesky skeeters are irritating Lake County residents as the number of insects carrying the worrisome West Nile Virus climbs.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Making some art, eating some really good food, and then ending with a sunset at Blacks Beach.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%).—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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