botheration
Americaninterjection
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of botheration
Explanation
Botheration is a state of annoyance or worry. It can also be a source of worry or irritation. Lots of things in life are annoying, troubling, or worrisome: in other words, life is full of botheration. This folksy word can apply to anything that bugs you, like getting up early or stubbing your toe. When things are bothering you, you're in a state of botheration, which is like irritation or vexation. One form of botheration usually leads to the other: the more botherations (annoyances) in your life, the greater your botheration (state of annoyance).
Vocabulary lists containing botheration
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But he never wants to stop taking the mic, at the Comedy Store or across the country, and churning his botheration into laughs.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2019
With his simplicity and shrewdness and "gesture of botheration," he is a unique and lovable literary creation.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Don’t ever do that to me again! That’s about all the botheration a body can stand for one day!”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
You want to walk me straight into those botheration Punic Wars, it's no go, though; I sha'n't break cover in that direction.'
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 by Various
We lose time being 25called as witnesses, and a lot of botheration, just when we need every minute, and nothing much is gained.
From The Auto Boys' Vacation by James A. (James Andrew) Braden
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