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adjective

as in roughened

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roughening

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verb

present participle of roughen
as in scuffing

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  1. irritating
  2. scuffing
Adjective
  • Despite its splashy unveiling, Project Zenith is more about making the OS less irritating for developers than adding any groundbreaking capabilities.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another slightly irritating quirk is that the top only stays open for 9 seconds.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of irritating
Verb
  • Bootleg’s production deepens the sense of mystery, cranking the reverb and scuffing the surfaces.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
  • Signs include panting, a hoarse bark, scuffing or dragging their toes along the ground, and sometimes regurgitation or swallowing problems.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Definition of scuffing
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“Roughening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughening. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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