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ANNOYING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Annoying.

Annoying - as a noun

The act of troubling or annoying someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyanceirritationvexation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Annoying - as an adjective satellite

Causing irritation or annoyance

Example: "Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferousplagueyplaguyteasingvexatiousvexing

Annoying - as a verb

To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

Example: "Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."

To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.

To molest; to harm; to injure.

Example: "To annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade"

Annoying - as an adjective

Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.

Example: "Vandals are really annoying."

Example Sentences

"The constant buzzing of the mosquito was annoying."
"That loud, obnoxious music is so annoying."
"Her persistent questioning became really annoying."
"The slow internet connection is incredibly annoying."
"His constant interruptions during the meeting were annoying to everyone."
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Word Game Points

Is ANNOYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, annoying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANNOYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ANNOYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, annoying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANNOYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ANNOYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, annoying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANNOYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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