Meaning of annoy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈnɔɪ/

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  1. Verb

    annoy

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘be hateful to’): from Old French anoier (verb), anoi (noun), based on Latin in odio in the phrase mihi in odio est‘it is hateful to me’

    Definitions

    1. cause annoyance in

    Examples

    • « disturb, especially by minor irritations »
    • « Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me »
    • « It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves »

    Derived terms

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