annoying
/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
Adjective
Examples
Having flies in your bedroom when you're trying to sleep is really annoying.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “annoying” mean?
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
Is “annoying” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.