annoying (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
Causing irritation or displeasure.
Examples
His constant humming was very annoying.
It's annoying when people talk during a movie.
The most annoying thing about this job is the long commute.
How to Use annoying
- annoying to (prepositional phrase)
- Causing irritation to someone — "It's annoying to wait for people who are always late."
- annoying someone (collocation)
- To irritate a person — "He kept tapping his pen, annoying his colleagues."
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