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irritating

[ ir-i-tey-ting ]
/ ˈɪr ɪˌteɪ tɪŋ /
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adjective
causing irritation; annoying; provoking; irritating questions.
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Origin of irritating

First recorded in 1700–10; irritat(e) + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM irritating

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