annoy
verb (used with object)
to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.
annoys
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present tense formof annoy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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In the United Kingdom, existing laws ban "anti-social behaviour" on trains and stations, including using "sound-producing equipment" without permission if it annoys others.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
But for some reason, the idea of paying $80 to attend this particular party really annoys me.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
That is the kind of talk that annoys Meyer, who noted the San Diego Padres used to take from the revenue-sharing fund and now pay into it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
Other topics we look at include the growing health risk for people under 55, family money meetings and the corporate jargon that annoys you most.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026
It annoys a certain lady that her spouse has such supreme faith in the British, and a certain husband attacks his wife because of her teasing and disparaging remarks about his beloved nation!
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
