Annoyance

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈnɔɪəns/

Alternative forms

• annoyaunce obsolete

Origin

Old French anuiance, anoiance, from the verb anuier ("to cause problems"). Compare Modern French ennui

Noun

1. (countable) That which annoys.
2. (countable) An act or instance of annoying.
3. (uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.

Synonyms

• nark