nuisance
/ˈnjuː.səns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: nuisances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
Noun
Examples
The neighbor's dog barking throughout the night is a right nuisance - I'm going to complain.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
Noun
Examples
You can be such a nuisance when you don't get your way.
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 “nuisance” mean?
A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
Is “nuisance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.