Annoy ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Annoy ( verb )

1. To cause mild irritation or annoyance to (someone).
2. To make (someone) feel mildly irritated or frustrated.

Origin:

From the old french "anoyer" meaning "to trouble".

Examples:

1. His constant chatter is starting to annoy me.
2. She was annoyed by the delay in her flight.
3. The noise from the construction site was annoying the residents.
4. He was annoyed by her constant complaining.
5. The constant interruptions were annoying him during the meeting.

(As a noun)

Annoy ( noun )

A feeling of mild irritation or frustration.

Origin:

From the old french "anoyer" meaning "to trouble".

Examples:

1. His constant chatter is causing me annoyance.
2. She felt a lot of annoyance when her flight was delayed.
3. The noise from the construction site was a great annoyance to the residents.
4. He felt a sense of annoyance when she started complaining.
5. The constant interruptions during the meeting was a great annoyance to him.