annoying

[ uh-noi-ing ]

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adjective

causing annoyance; irritatingly bothersome: annoying delays.

Origin of annoying

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; annoy + -ing²

Other words from annoying

an·noy·ing·ly, adverb
an·noy·ing·ness, noun
half-an·noy·ing, adjective
half-an·noy·ing·ly, adverb
un·an·noy·ing, adjective
un·an·noy·ing·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for annoying

annoying

/ (əˈnɔɪɪŋ) /

adjective

causing irritation or displeasure

Derived forms of annoying

annoyingly, adverb

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