Definition

To make someone slightly angry or irritated by doing something bothersome.

Example

The loud music from the party began to annoy the neighbors.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how much my neighbor likes to annoy me with loud music.

That sounds really irritating!

Yeah, it happens almost every weekend.

You should talk to them about it; maybe they'll stop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annoy comes from the Old French 'anoier' (meaning to trouble or vex), which is derived from the Latin 'inodiare' (meaning to make loathsome or to cause disgust). The word 'annoy' means to trouble or irritate someone.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'troubled' or 'vexed' by something — that's what it means to annoy.

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