Annoy
verb
To bother or upset someone.
His little brother annoys him by touching his things.
Often appears as...
- annoy someone
- constantly annoy
verb
To make someone feel slightly angry and frustrated.
The loud noise from the construction site annoys the residents.
Often appears as...
- annoyed by
- annoy intensely
verb
To behave in a way that is disturbing or upsetting to others.
You annoy me when you chew your food loudly.
Often appears as...
- annoy by doing something
- stop annoying
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To bother or upset someone.
His little brother annoys him by touching his things.
Often appears as...
- annoy someone
- constantly annoy
verb
To make someone feel slightly angry and frustrated.
The loud noise from the construction site annoys the residents.
Often appears as...
- annoyed by
- annoy intensely
verb
To behave in a way that is disturbing or upsetting to others.
You annoy me when you chew your food loudly.
Often appears as...
- annoy by doing something
- stop annoying
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Annoyance
Use 'annoy' for everyday frustrations, not for serious problems.
It annoys me when you leave the lights on.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequency Matters
'Constantly annoy' implies repetitive actions over time causing irritation.
Her constant questions during the movie really annoyed me.
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Annoyance
Use 'annoy' for everyday frustrations, not for serious problems.
It annoys me when you leave the lights on.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequency Matters
'Constantly annoy' implies repetitive actions over time causing irritation.
Her constant questions during the movie really annoyed me.
Pro Tip 1/2Causal Annoyance
Use 'annoy' for everyday frustrations, not for serious problems.
It annoys me when you leave the lights on.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequency Matters
'Constantly annoy' implies repetitive actions over time causing irritation.
Her constant questions during the movie really annoyed me.
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The loathsome, lethal...
two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles to bug sprays to heavy-duty agricultural pesticides. But it's not just that mosquitos are annoying, they're also deadly.
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Why the shape of your...
but pick and choose what section of the original movie should be shown on your screen thus eliminating the annoying cutting of people. Imagine that staring at a 4 to 3 hole watching movies all day, deciding for everyone which piece of the screen is the most important part for people to see. Now let's do a little quick math.
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Why do your knuckles...
like the importance of eating spinach. The jury's still out on that one. As for knuckle-cracking, one study suggests that all that joint stretching and bubble bursting can cause your hands to swell and weaken your grip. But the biggest proven danger seems to be annoying those around you.
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Life lessons from a...
ahead come over here get in here find your light no you stand up I'm the past day right yeah okay he's afraid of puppets hi hi you have a question or did you forget it cuz I annoyed you yeah I I think I have a question go ahead so what do you think personally the puppet or
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Thoughts on humanity,...
if there has been a momentous time for humanity to exist, it is now, because the present you is brave. The present you is hopeful. The present you is innovative and resourceful, and of course, the present you is annoyingly indefinable. And in this spell-binding,
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
But is there actually an evolutionary purpose to the itch, or is it simply there to annoy us? The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it.
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Elon Musk: The future...
and if you go deep enough, you cannot detect the tunnel. Sometimes people think, well, it's going to be pretty annoying to have a tunnel dug under my house. Like, if that tunnel is dug more than about three or four tunnel diameters beneath your house,
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The surprising reason...
so that it works for, rather than against us. The symptoms of our illnesses are annoying, but collectively, they signify an ancient process that will continue barricading our bodies against the outside world for centuries to come.
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Fish vs. Turtle PIPE...
starting to get a little annoyed yeah he's not gonna take that from a couple of fish the cichlids have just begun to fight it's their offspring they're protecting and that's that first they
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Sir David Attenborough...
like perhaps a martin their tails are not prehensile but they seem to use them as a help in keeping their balance and they also wagged them when they were annoyed or excited
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The loathsome, lethal...
two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles to bug sprays to heavy-duty agricultural pesticides. But it's not just that mosquitos are annoying, they're also deadly.
Video examples
Why the shape of your...
but pick and choose what section of the original movie should be shown on your screen thus eliminating the annoying cutting of people. Imagine that staring at a 4 to 3 hole watching movies all day, deciding for everyone which piece of the screen is the most important part for people to see. Now let's do a little quick math.
Video examples
Why do your knuckles...
like the importance of eating spinach. The jury's still out on that one. As for knuckle-cracking, one study suggests that all that joint stretching and bubble bursting can cause your hands to swell and weaken your grip. But the biggest proven danger seems to be annoying those around you.
Video examples
Life lessons from a...
ahead come over here get in here find your light no you stand up I'm the past day right yeah okay he's afraid of puppets hi hi you have a question or did you forget it cuz I annoyed you yeah I I think I have a question go ahead so what do you think personally the puppet or
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
if there has been a momentous time for humanity to exist, it is now, because the present you is brave. The present you is hopeful. The present you is innovative and resourceful, and of course, the present you is annoyingly indefinable. And in this spell-binding,
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
But is there actually an evolutionary purpose to the itch, or is it simply there to annoy us? The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it.
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
and if you go deep enough, you cannot detect the tunnel. Sometimes people think, well, it's going to be pretty annoying to have a tunnel dug under my house. Like, if that tunnel is dug more than about three or four tunnel diameters beneath your house,
Video examples
The surprising reason...
so that it works for, rather than against us. The symptoms of our illnesses are annoying, but collectively, they signify an ancient process that will continue barricading our bodies against the outside world for centuries to come.
Video examples
Fish vs. Turtle PIPE...
starting to get a little annoyed yeah he's not gonna take that from a couple of fish the cichlids have just begun to fight it's their offspring they're protecting and that's that first they
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
like perhaps a martin their tails are not prehensile but they seem to use them as a help in keeping their balance and they also wagged them when they were annoyed or excited
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Kate Moss
English Model
Just to go into a shop without getting stared at would be nice. I mean, I don't walk around like, 'Oh, I'm trying to be famous' - I try to lead as normal a life as possible - but sometimes it's annoying. It's fine; it's not a massive problem, but sometimes it's just a bit uncomfortable.
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Evan Davis
British Economist
I rarely come away from presenting the 'Today' programme without some sense of regret. There is always some question that I should have asked, or some point that I should have made. This is annoying but not surprising. Perfection is hard to achieve in a three-hour live programme.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I've known from long ago that the universe was calling me. If you were one of those annoying adults that said, 'Oh, what are you gonna be when you grow up?' I would say, 'Astrophysicist.' And then they'd walk away real quickly.
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Faf de Klerk
South African Athlete
I've always had lots of energy; it's just been about channelling it in the right way. I know I can be annoying, but that's just my way and hopefully more people than not like my personality.
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Gabrielle Union
American Actress
Just like I find men who talk sports who don't really know sports annoying, I think men might find women who don't really have a true passion and knowledge of sports maybe not so attractive.
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Yoon Ahn
Japanese Designer
What I find kind of annoying as a woman, especially in this society, is how people like to support people who seem like they're struggling when it comes to artists.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
Throughout my life, I've been that annoying kid on every stage at school, in every talent contest.
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Mario Balotelli
Italian Athlete
I have my life, my world. I do what I want, without annoying anyone.
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Josh Trank
American Director
I am very sensitive about characters being annoying in movies.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
People who annoy people are the luckiest people in the world.
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Kate Moss
English Model
Just to go into a shop without getting stared at would be nice. I mean, I don't walk around like, 'Oh, I'm trying to be famous' - I try to lead as normal a life as possible - but sometimes it's annoying. It's fine; it's not a massive problem, but sometimes it's just a bit uncomfortable.
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Evan Davis
British Economist
I rarely come away from presenting the 'Today' programme without some sense of regret. There is always some question that I should have asked, or some point that I should have made. This is annoying but not surprising. Perfection is hard to achieve in a three-hour live programme.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I've known from long ago that the universe was calling me. If you were one of those annoying adults that said, 'Oh, what are you gonna be when you grow up?' I would say, 'Astrophysicist.' And then they'd walk away real quickly.
Quote examples
Faf de Klerk
South African Athlete
I've always had lots of energy; it's just been about channelling it in the right way. I know I can be annoying, but that's just my way and hopefully more people than not like my personality.
Quote examples
Gabrielle Union
American Actress
Just like I find men who talk sports who don't really know sports annoying, I think men might find women who don't really have a true passion and knowledge of sports maybe not so attractive.
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Yoon Ahn
Japanese Designer
What I find kind of annoying as a woman, especially in this society, is how people like to support people who seem like they're struggling when it comes to artists.
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Florence Pugh
English Actress
Throughout my life, I've been that annoying kid on every stage at school, in every talent contest.
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Mario Balotelli
Italian Athlete
I have my life, my world. I do what I want, without annoying anyone.
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Josh Trank
American Director
I am very sensitive about characters being annoying in movies.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
People who annoy people are the luckiest people in the world.
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