Irk ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Irk ( verb )

To annoy or irritate persistently; to vex.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, possibly from middle english irken "to be troublesome".

Examples:

1. The constant noise irked me.
2. Her constant chatter irked him.
3. The traffic irked him during his daily commute.
4. The repetitive task irked her.
5. The smell of cigarette irked her.

(As a noun)

Irk ( noun )

To annoy or irritate persistently; to vex.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin, possibly from middle english irken "to be troublesome".

Examples:

1. The constant noise irked me.
2. Her constant chatter irked him.
3. The traffic irked him during his daily commute.
4. The repetitive task irked her.
5. The smell of cigarette irked her.