annoy Definition
- 1to make someone feel slightly angry and impatient
- 2to cause irritation or discomfort
Using annoy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "annoy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sound of the dripping faucet really annoys me.
Example
It annoys me when people don't clean up after themselves.
Example
The constant interruptions were starting to annoy her.
annoy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for annoy
- bother
- exasperate
- irritate
- vex
- provoke
Phrases with annoy
annoy the pants off someone
to irritate or bother someone a lot
Example
His constant whistling was annoying the pants off me.
annoying habit
a behavior that is irritating or bothersome
Example
Her annoying habit of tapping her foot during meetings was distracting to others.
annoying person
someone who is irritating or bothersome
Example
He can be an annoying person to be around when he's in a bad mood.
Origins of annoy
from Old French 'enoier', meaning 'to drown'
Summary: annoy in Brief
'Annoy' [əˈnɔɪ] means to make someone feel slightly angry and impatient, or to cause irritation or discomfort. It is often used to describe behaviors or actions that bother or irritate others, such as 'The sound of the dripping faucet really annoys me.' 'Annoy' can also be used in phrases like 'annoy the pants off someone,' which means to irritate or bother someone a lot.
