Irk

usgb/ɜːrk/
verb

To annoy or bother someone.

His constant humming started to irk me.
Visual representation of "irk" - To annoy or bother someone

Often appears as...

  • really irk
  • start to irk
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Emotional Weight

Use 'irk' to express mild irritation, less strong than anger or rage.

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It irks me when you don't listen to my advice.
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Casual Context

'Irk' is informal and best used in casual conversations or writings.

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Loud chewing really irks me during meals.
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Subjective Feeling

What irks one person might not irk another; it's subjective.

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It might irk me, but others may enjoy the sound of drums at night.
Visual representation of the word "Irk"

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