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irritating
[ ir-i-tey-ting ]
/ ËÉŞr ÉŞËteÉŞ tÉŞĹ /
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adjective
causing irritation; annoying; provoking; irritating questions.
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Origin of irritating
First recorded in 1700â10; irritat(e) + -ing2
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