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Annoying

Uh-NOY-ihng

/ʌˈnɔɪɪŋ/

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annoying

Dictionary meaning

Causing irritation or annoyance.

Examples

  • The kid was tapping an annoying rhythm on a glass.

Synonyms: plaguey

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