ANNALS – NOUNS
– annals, records FASTS 1705 obs. rare
ANNIHILATE, ANNIHILATED, ANNIHILATING, ANNIHILATION – ADJECTIVES
– annihilated, annulled, brought to nothing, made void ADNITCHILED 1691 obs.
– annihilated; made void ADNIHILED Bk1717 obs.
– annihilated, reduced to nothing, utterly destroyed ADNICHILATE; ADNIHILATE 1388 arch.
– annihilating; scathing BLOCKBUSTING 1943 Amer. sl.. World War II usage
ANNIHILATE etc. – NOUNS
– annihilation; a bringing or reducing to nothing ADNIHILATION Bk1656 obs.
– annihilation, utter destruction the undoing of creation; depriving of existence DECREATION 1647 obs.
ANNIHILATE etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– a person who annihilates, uncreates, or destroys DECREATOR 1678 obs.
ANNIHILATE etc. – VERBS
– to annihilate ADNICHELL 1490 obs.
– to annihilate or defeat DOWN AND OUT 1916 colloq.
– to annihilate; to destroy TORPEDO 1895 US sl.
– to annihilate, to put out of existence, to extinguish, to annul, to reduce to nothing, ADNUL c1400 obs.
– to annihilate, to reduce to nothing BENOTHING 1674 obs. rare
ANNIVERSARY – ADJECTIVES
– pert. to a 500th anniversary QUINCENTENNIAL 1884
ANNIVERSARY – NOUNS
– a 4th anniversary, or its celebration; an event happening every four years QUADRENNIAL 1856
– a 10th anniversary or its celebration DECENNIAL 1889
– a 25th wedding anniversary; silver marriage; SILVER BRIDAL 1624 obs.
– a 25th wedding anniversary; silver wedding SILVER FEAST 1796
– a 50th anniversary QUINQUAGENARY 1588
– a 400th anniversary QUADRICENTENNIAL 1882
– a 400th anniversary, or the celebration of this QUATER-CENTENARY 1883 rare
– a 500th anniversary or the celebration of this QUINCENTENARY 1879
– a 500th anniversary or the celebration of this QUINGENTENARY 1884
– a 800th anniversary of an event OCTINGENTENARY 1893
– a 800th anniversary of an event OCTOCENTENARY 1889
– an anniversary ANNIVERSE 1625 obs.
– an anniversary; a day observed every year in commemoration of a person or event YEAR-DAY 1390 obs. exc. Hist.
ANNOUNCE, ANNOUNCEMENT – NOUNS
– an announcement made in public in a loud voice; a proclamation CRY 1303 rare
– an announcement, prediction, prognostication ABODE c1600 obs.
– an announcement, rumour, or a long, rambling account NORATION 1853 Amer. dial.
– the birth, marriage, and death announcements in the press HATCH, MATCH, AND DISPATCH COLUMN 1883 Amer. journalists’ sl.
ANNOUNCE etc. – VERBS
– to announce beforehand HARBINGE 1868 nonce use
– to announce clearly or distinctly SING 1605
– to announce, to declare, to celebrate; to tell, to say, to utter DEEM a1000 obs.
– to announce, to declare; to make public, to promulgate OPEN 1433 obs.
– to announce, to deliver (a message) ABEDE c885 obs.
– to announce, to presage HARBINGER 1646
– to announce, to proclaim DEBLAZE 1640 obs. rare
– to announce, to proclaim DEBLAZON 1621 obs.
– to announce, to publish; to have cried by the public crier CALL 1808 Eng. dial.
– to announce, to trumpet forth EBUCCINATE 1666 obs.
ANNOY, ANNOYANCE, ANNOYED, ANNOYING, ANNOYINGLY – ADJECTIVES
– annoyed CROOKED 1942 Aust. sl.
– annoyed CRUD 1968 Amer. dial.
– annoyed FATTIGUED 1893 Eng. dial.
– annoyed, aggravated, irritated AGGRO; AGRO 1985 sl.
– annoyed and disappointed PIPPED 1914 sl.
– annoyed and disappointed SICK AS A PARROT 1979 Brit. sl.
– annoyed and disappointed TEED OFF 1955 sl., orig. & chiefly Amer.
– annoyed and disappointed; angry, irritated HACKED 1892 sl., orig. US
– annoyed and disappointed; displeased, disgruntled CHUFFED 1960 Brit. sl.
– annoyed and disappointed; emotionally upset CHOKED 1950 sl.
– annoyed and disappointed; very angry PISSED 1971 sl.
– annoyed and disappointed; very angry PISSED-OFF 1946 sl.
– annoyed and unhappy; fed up, disgruntled BRASSED OFF 1838
– annoyed, angry BEETIN’ 2000 UK sl.
– annoyed, angry BENT Bk1970 US Air Force sl.
– annoyed, angry BLOWIN’ 2003 African-American sl.
– annoyed, angry BUTCHER’S 1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
– annoyed, angry CHAPPED Bk2006 US sl.
– annoyed; angry CROOK ON; CROOK AT 1910 Aust. & NZ sl.
– annoyed, angry FROSTED (OVER) Bk2006 US sl.
– annoyed; angry GROUCHED 1913 Amer. sl.
– annoyed, angry RACKETTY 19C Eng. dial.
– annoyed, angry VEX; VEXED; VEXED UP 1930s sl., orig. W. Indies
– annoyed, angry WOUND UP 2001 UK sl.
– annoyed, angry; bad-tempered SHIRTY 1846 colloq.
– annoyed, angry, exasperated RAW 1811 Eng. dial.
– annoyed, angry, excited, upset, troubled ALL TORE OUT 1941 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, angry, excited, upset, troubled TORE OUT; TORN OUT 1903 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, angry, excited, upset, troubled TORE-UP 1867 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, angry, excited, upset, troubled TORN-UP 1855 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, angry; hostile or averse to CROOKED ON 1942 Aust. & NZ sl.
– annoyed, angry, irritated, aggravated AG; AGG 1990s US college sl.
– annoyed, angry; irritated; confused; tired HACKED UP 1984 Amer. sl.
– annoyed, angry, irritated, upset TEMPERED 1942 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, angry, irritated, vexed, provoked NETTLED a1400-50
– annoyed; aroused BACK UP 18C colloq.
– annoyed, bored CHEESED OFF Bk1999
– annoyed, disgruntled; unhappy PUT-OUT 1836
– annoyed, disgusted PIG-SICK 1942 sl.
– annoyed, displeased, ready to take offense, touchy; sulky, angry, vexed SNUFFY 1678
– annoyed, emotionally unstable UP A TREE 1910s sl.
– annoyed, fed up NAFFED OFF 1990s sl.
– annoyed, fed up, dissatisfied CHOCKER 1942 UK colloq., orig. nautical usage
– annoyed, furious NAUSED OFF 1950s sl.
– annoyed, furious, upset HAIRED OFF 20C US sl.
– annoyed, furious, upset HAIRED UP 1914 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, furious, upset HAIRY 1910s sl.
– annoyed, ill-tempered, angry, irritated, resentful SALTY 1936 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, irritable, angry SNAKY 1919 Aust. & NZ sl.
– annoyed, irritable, cross, bad-tempered RATTY 1909 colloq., orig. UK
– annoyed, irritated RAGGY L19 sl.
– annoyed, irritated UP IN FEATHERS 1969 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, irritated, angry JACKED OUT 1970s US college sl.
– annoyed, irritated, angry, cross X 1962 UK sl.
– annoyed, irritated, angry, vexed, offended; grieved CAGGED Bk1898 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– annoyed, irritated, esp. when made so by disappointed or the pettiness of others NIGGLED 1878 UK sl.
– annoyed, irritated; anxious, upset UP IN THE AIR 1906 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, offended, indignant, disgruntled MIFFED 1805
– annoyed, out of sorts, ill-tempered, upset CATTY-CORNER 1884 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, out of sorts, ill-tempered, upset CATTY-CORNERED 1954 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, peeved, irritated NARKED 1888 sl.
– annoyed, put out, upset, pouting MISPUT 1898 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, restless, eager, anxious ANTSY 1838 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, tense and irritated WOUND UP LIKE AN EIGHT-DAY CLOCK 1910s sl.
– annoyed, tense and irritated WOUND-UP 1910s sl.
– annoyed, tense and irritated WOUNDY 1910s sl.
– annoyed, tired, or fed up with something JACK OF 1885 Aust. sl.
– annoyed, upset CUT-UP 1844 sl.
– annoyed, upset HEIFERED UP 1941 Amer. dial.
– annoyed, upset ON ONE’S EAR 1897 Amer. sl.
– annoyed, upset SORE a1694
– annoyed, upset; cross PEEVED 1908 colloq.
– annoyed, upset; weak from fear HALULU 1967 Hawaii
– annoyed, very angry, irritated, confused HACKED OFF 1930s sl., orig. US
– annoyed, vexed CARKY 19C Eng. dial.
– annoyed, vexed UNCOMMODED 1683 obs.
– annoyed, vexed, troubled; affected with grief or trouble AGGRIEVED c1330 obs.
– annoyed with DIRTY ON Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– annoyed with; disappointed in; holding a negative opinion of DOWN ON M19
– annoyed, worried, disgusted, often with undertones of jealousy SICK 1853 sl.
– annoying BALLS-ACHING 1912 sl.
– annoying PESKY 1775 sl., orig. & chiefly US
– annoying, bad, undesirable GOSH-BLAMED Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– annoying, bothered NAGGLED Bk1903 Eng. dial.
– annoying, contemptible BUTTFACED 1973 US sl.
– annoying, disagreeable DISCOMMODABLE 1579 obs. rare
– annoying, grievous, burdensome, distressing GRAVAMINOUS 1659 obs.
– annoying, hounding, or bothering someone UP ONE’S ASS 1971 Amer. sl.
– annoying; hurtful, harmful HARMLY Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– annoying, irksome YERKSOME 1883 Sc.
– annoying, oppressive; troublesome; angry; severe, violent HEAVY c825 obs.
– annoying or difficult INTERESTING 1991 US computing sl.
– annoying or pestering one IN ONE’S FACE; ON ONE’S FACE 1953 US sl., orig. African-American
– annoying, perverse GODDAM E20 colloq.
– annoying through intoxication; troublesome FASHY 19C Eng. dial.
– annoying, troublesome MOLESTIOUS 1524 obs.
– annoying, troublesome, bothersome PESTERSOME 1843 Amer. dial.
– annoying; troublesome, burdensome; troubled MOLESTUOUS a1572 obs.
– annoying, troublesome, irksome FASHIOUS 1536 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– annoying, troublesome, irksome FASHOUS 1731 Sc.
– annoying, troublesome, teasing, worrying CADDLING Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– annoying, troublesome, vexatious; FASCIOUS; FESHOUS 1725 Eng. dial.
– annoying, vexatious ASS-GRABBING 1965 Amer. sl.
– annoying, vexatious UNCOMMODIOUS 1539 obs.
– annoying, vexatious; easily provoked or annoyed NETTLESOME a1961 chiefly US
– annoying, vexatious; tedious, wearisome TAIVERSOME 1808 Sc.
– annoying, vexatious, troublesome; harmful ENNOYOUS c1420 obs. rare
– causing annoyance; annoying, disagreeable, vexatious, troublesome, harmful, hurtful NOYOUS a1340 obs.
– causing annoyance, trouble, or distress CUMBROUS c1400 obs.
– causing annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience CUMBERSOME 1535 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
– extremely annoyed MAD AS FUCK; M.A.F. 1990s sl.
– extremely annoyed, furious SAVAGE L18 sl.
– extremely annoying, despicable, highly unpleasant CUNTY 1943
– extremely annoying, nasty, highly unpleasant CUNTISH 1962 sl., chiefly Brit.
– full of annoyance, giving trouble, molesting ANNOYFUL c1386 obs. rare
– intensely annoyed; extremely angry MAD AS A WET HEN 1821 sl.
– no longer annoying, harassing, vexing, scolding, etc. OFF ONE’S ASS 1969 Amer. sl.
– very annoyed or peevish AS CROSS AS TWO STICKS c1830 colloq.
ANNOY etc. – ADVERBS
– in an annoying or vexatious manner UNCOMMODIOUSLY 1545 obs.
ANNOY etc. – INTERJECTIONS
– an exclamation of annoyance ARSE! 1994 UK sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance BADDER IT! 1924 Sc.
– an exclamation of annoyance BLAST!; BLAST IT! 1916
– an exclamation of annoyance BLAST MY EYES!; BLAST YOUR EYES! M18 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance BLATHERSKITE! 1970 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BLOODY HELL! 1678
– an exclamation of annoyance BLOW!; BLOW IT! 1871
– an exclamation of annoyance BOSH! 1852 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance BOTHER!; BOTHER IT! 1840 UK
– an exclamation of annoyance BOTHERATION! 1861 colloq.
– an exclamation of annoyance BUG DUST! 1982 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BUGGER! 1923
– an exclamation of annoyance BUGGER IT! 1943
– an exclamation of annoyance BUGSARN IT! 1911 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BUST MY BOILER! 1910s sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance BY CRIMINY! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BY GONNIES! 1931 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BY GRABS! 1898 Amer. dial., euphemism for ‘by God’
– an exclamation of annoyance BY GRAVY! 1831 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance BY JIGGERS 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CATSO!; CATZO! L16 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance CHRIST! 1748
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMANETLY!; CRIMANETTY!; CRIMANIGHTIE! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMENY SAKES ALIVE 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMINIES!; CRIMINY! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMINY CHRISTMAS! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMINY CRICKETS! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRIMINY SAKES! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance CRUD! 1945
– an exclamation of annoyance DAG GONE IT! 19C US
– an exclamation of annoyance DAG-GUM IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DAG IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DAG NAB IT! 19C US
– an exclamation of annoyance DAG-WAM IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DAMN (IT)! L16 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance DAMN MY EYES!; DAMN YOUR EYES! M18 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance DAMN SAM! 1950s African-American usage
– an exclamation of annoyance DAMNED! M18 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance DARN (IT)! 1781
– an exclamation of annoyance DEAR ME!; DEARY ME! 1848 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DEAR! 1694
– an exclamation of annoyance DING BUST IT! 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DINGBLASTIT! 1911 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DINGNUTS! 2000 UK, euphemism for ‘bollocks’
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG BITE IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG BLAST! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG DAMN! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG FOOT IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG-GARN IT! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOGGONE MY CATS! 1908 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG MY CATS! 1853 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance DOG MY HIDE! 1941 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance FIE! 1250
– an exclamation of annoyance FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! 1924 colloq., orig. US
– an exclamation of annoyance FOR PETE’S SAKE! Bk1995 US sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance FUCK! 1503
– an exclamation of annoyance FUCKING ADA! 1962 Brit.
– an exclamation of annoyance FUCKING HELL! 1678
– an exclamation of annoyance FUCK IT! 19C
– an exclamation of annoyance FUCK THIS FOR A GAME OF SOLDIERS! 1979
– an exclamation of annoyance GADZOOKS!1653 arch.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOLLY NED!1967 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOOD GRABS!1898 Amer. dial., euphemism for ‘good God’
– an exclamation of annoyance GOOD GRANNY! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOOD GRAVY!1856 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOOD LAW!1913 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOODNESS GRACIOUS GRAVY! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL CONNET’CUTT!1887 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FIDDLESTICKS! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FILOX! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FIRELOCKS 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FISH-HOOKS!; GOSH ALL LIGHTNING! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FRIDAY!1966 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL FRIGHTY! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL HEMLOCK!1864 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL HEMLOCKS AND CHEW SPRUCE GUM! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL POTOMAC!1857 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL SUFFICIENCY! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH ALL TARNATION! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GOSH OLD HEMLOCK! 1950 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GRANNY! 1908 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT DAY! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT DOIN’S! 20C
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT FLYING HORNED TOADS! 1966 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS! 1875 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS ALIVE! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS AND LITTLE FISHES! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS AND LITTLE GUNNER! 1917 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS AND LITTLE PISTOLS! 1983 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT GUNS IN THE MORNING! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT HEAVENLY DAYS! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT HORNED TOADS! 1959 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GREAT HORNY TOADS! 1966 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance GUYHANG IT! c1815 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HANG IT (ALL)! 1703
– an exclamation of annoyance HEAVENLY DAY(S)! 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HEAVENS TO BETSY! 1891 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HELL! 1678
– an exclamation of annoyance HELL’S BELLS! 1912
– an exclamation of annoyance HELL’S FIRE! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HELL’S FIRE AND LITTLE FISHES! 1903 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HELL’S TEETH! 1968
– an exclamation of annoyance HOLY JIGGER! 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance HOLY MACKEREL! 1885 Amer. sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance I DON’T GIVE A MONKEY’S (FUCK) 1960 UK sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance I GANNIES! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance I GANNY! 1969 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance I GONNIES! 1907 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance I’LL BE A LOWDOWN SON OF A BITCH! 20C sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance I’LL BE A SON OF A BITCH! 20C sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance I’LL BE BUMSWIZZLED 1911 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance I’LL BE GO-TO-HELL! 1942 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance I’LL BE GUMSWIZZLED 1911 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance JEEMONETTIMAY! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance JESUS! 1922
– an exclamation of annoyance JESUS CHRIST! 1922
– an exclamation of annoyance JESUS H. CHRIST! 1922
– an exclamation of annoyance JESUS WEPT! 1922
– an exclamation of annoyance JIGGER(S)! 1924 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance JIMINETTY! 1901 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance JIMINY EDDIES! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance KNICKERS! 1971 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAW SAKES ALIVE! 1845 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAW SOULS! 1789 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY! 1859 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY BLESS ME! 1880 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY DAISY! 1942 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY DAY! 1859 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY ME! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY MERCY! 1906 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY SAKES! 1968 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWSY’S SAKES! 1906 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWZEE! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LAWZEE ME! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance LOSSYME! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance MOP AND BUCKET! 20C rhyming sl. for ‘fuck it’
– an exclamation of annoyance MURDERATION! 1862 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance O DEARY ME! 1903 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance RABBIT FOOT! 1920s African-American sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance RADISHES! 1970s US college sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance RATS! 1886 orig. US
– an exclamation of annoyance SHACKS! 1980s US college sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance SHEE-Y-IT!; SHE-IT!; SHIT!; SHITE! 1920
– an exclamation of annoyance SHOOT! 1934 US
– an exclamation of annoyance SHUCKINS! 1893 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance SHUCKS! 1888 US & Can. colloq.
– an exclamation of annoyance SOD IT! 1953
– an exclamation of annoyance SOD THIS FOR A GAME OF SOLDIERS! 1979
– an exclamation of annoyance SON OF A BITCH!; SONUVABITCH! 1953
– an exclamation of annoyance SPEWIN’! Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance SUGAR! 1905
– an exclamation of annoyance TARNATION! 1790 chiefly US
– an exclamation of annoyance THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER! 1914 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance THE DICKENS AND TOM WALKER 1908 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of annoyance WHAT A POX! L16 sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance WHAT IN BLUE BLAZES! Bk1995 US sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance WOULDN’T IT RIP YOU! Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance WOULDN’T IT ROCK YOU! 1940 Aust. & NZ
– an exclamation of annoyance WOULDN’T IT ROOT YOU! 1940 Aust. & NZ
– an exclamation of annoyance WOULDN’T IT ROT YOUR SOCKS! Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– an exclamation of annoyance, indicating that something has spoiled one’s plans, etc. THAT’S TORN IT! 20C sl.
– an exclamation of great annoyance OH THE DEUCE! 1965 Amer. dial.
– an exclamation of mild annoyance DRAT! 1815
– an exclamation of mild annoyance FLIP! 1989 Brit.
– an exclamation of mild annoyance HECK! 1887
– an exclamation of mild annoyance OH POOPIES!; OH POOPY! 1987 Aust.
– an exclamation of mild annoyance POO!; POOH 1600
ANNOY etc. – NOUNS
– a being annoying, unpleasant, or repulsive; offensiveness; something that causes annoyance or disgust OFFENCE c1430 obs.
– a cause of annoyance or trouble A HAIR IN ONE’S NECK a1450
– a fit of petty annoyance, a huff CREAM PUFF 1985 Sc. rhyming sl.
– a mood of annoyance, depression, or irritation; a sully or gloomy fit GROUCHIES 1965 Amer. dial.
– an annoyance; a constant irritant A THUMB IN ONE’S EYE 1970s US sl.
– an annoyance, a grumbling, dissatisfaction AGGRUDGING 1440 obs.
– an annoyance, a hurting BERLASKIN 1952 Amer. dial.
– an annoyance; an impediment BUR 1863 Eng. dial.
– an annoyance; an irritation; an aggravation BONE 1944 US sl.
– an annoyance, a worry or fretting; a state of anxiety, nervous excitement TEW 1864 Sc. & Eng. & Amer. dial.
– an annoyance or inconvenience PUT-OUT 1833 US obs.
– an annoyance, trouble, vexation; misfortune, adversity; anything that thwarts or crosses CROSS 1573
– an annoying characteristic HACK 19C sl.
– an annoying circumstance CHIZ; CHIZZ 1953 Brit. sl.
– an annoying, despised, or unpleasant place, thing, or task CUNT 1922 sl.
– an annoying, difficult, unpleasant, or troublesome thing or task SWINE 1892 colloq.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN 1910s sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE ARM 1910s sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE ARSE; PAIN IN THE ASS 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE ASSHOLE 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE BREAKFAST 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE BUM 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE BUTT 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE FACE 1910s sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE FANNY 1934 sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE GUTS 1910s sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE HEAD 1910s sl.
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE NECK
– an annoying object, situation or circumstance PAIN IN THE WHOOSIS 1934 sl.
– an annoying or troublesome complexity FUSS AND PALAVER 1892
– an annoying or troublesome complexity PALAVER 1892
– an annoying or unpleasant thing or situation; a source of irritation NARK 1918 sl.
– an annoying, scolding, annoying, etc.; abuse RAGGING 1796
– annoyance, aggravation, frustration AGOMENT 1957 Amer. dial.
– annoyance, anger, irritation THE ASS 1964 Amer. sl.
– annoyance, bother, disturbance; inconvenience; fuss; something that gives trouble FASH 1714 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– annoyance, discomfort, inconvenience, unpleasantness DISEASE Bk1900 Eng. dial.
– annoyance, displeasure, offense, resentment UMBRAGE 1724
– annoyance, displeasure; what is offensive or causes disgust OFFENSION c1374 obs.
– annoyance, distress CUMBRANCE 1377 obs.
– annoyance, distress, worry, trouble HARRISH Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– annoyance, inconvenience FAISE; FAIZE 1866 Sc.
– annoyance, inconvenience; disquiet; distress, trouble MALEASE a1300 obs.
– annoyance or petty vexation; the act of bothering BOTHERATION 1801 colloq.
– annoyance or trouble caused by having to do something difficult; a problem, a difficulty HASSLE 1945
– annoyance, problems, trouble AG; AGG 1980s sl.
– annoyance to the ear; something that offends the ear EAR-SORE 1594 obs.
– annoyance, trouble, difficulties SALT 1950s African-American & W. Indies sl.
– annoyance, trouble, vexation, worry; also, something that causes worry FASHERIE; FASHERY 1553 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– annoyance, trouble, worry FASHRIE 1660 Sc.
– annoyance, upset; anxiety, agitation AGITA 1979 US sl.
– an object of annoyance, fear, difficulty BOOGEY-BEAR; BOOGIE-BEAR 1914 Amer. dial.
– an object of annoyance, fear, or difficulty BOOGERBEAR 2006 Amer. dial.
– an object of annoyance, fear, or difficulty BUGGERBEAR 1898 Amer. dial.
– any annoying action MONKEY-TRICKS c1920 sl.
– a source of annoyance HABBERCOCK 1930 Sc.
– a source of annoyance or disgust A RED-RAG TO A MAD-BULL Bk1903 sl.
– a source of annoyance or disgust RED-RAG 1883 sl.
– a source of annoyance or inconvenience AGGRO; AGRO 1969 sl.
– a source of annoyance, regret, or sorrow; a cause or state of annoyance, vexation, or worry VEX 1815 Sc.
– general feelings of annoyance, discomfort, illness, or vexation ALL-INS 1967 Amer. dial.
– general feelings of annoyance, discomfort, illness, or vexation ALL-OVERNESS 1969 sl.
– general feelings of annoyance, discomfort, illness, or vexation ALL-OVERISHNESS 1846 Amer. dial.
– general feelings of annoyance, discomfort, illness, or vexation ALL-OVERS 1893 Amer. dial.
– something annoying, unnecessary, or useless BLIVET; BLIVIT 1940s US sl., orig. Aust. military usage
– something very annoying or troublesome A BIND 1930 sl., chiefly Brit.
– something very annoying or troublesome PISSER 1943 sl., orig. US
– the annoying thing; the problem NAUSE 1977 Brit. sl.
ANNOY etc. – NOUNS, PERSON
– a highly annoying or despicable person; a disliked person CUNT-LAPPER 1939 sl.
– a highly annoying or despicable person; a disliked person CUNT-SUCKER c1930 sl.
– an annoying and useless person ASS-WIPE Bk2006 US sl., derogatory
– an annoying and useless person BUTT-WIPE Bk2006 US sl., derogatory
– an annoying, demanding, contentious, harassing, or otherwise vexatious person BALLBREAKER 1942 US sl.
– an annoying, demanding, contentious, harassing, or otherwise vexatious person BALLBUSTER c1944 US sl.
– an annoying, despicable, and stupid person FART Bk2006 US sl.
– an annoying, foolish, or obnoxious person; a belligerent or disruptive person BAM 1959 Sc. colloq.
– an annoying, foolish, or obnoxious person; a belligerent or disruptive person BAMPOT 1962 Sc. colloq.
– an annoying, foolish, or obnoxious person; a belligerent or disruptive person BAMSTICK 1965 Sc. colloq.
– an annoying, incompetent, or objectionable person BERK; BIRK; BURK; BURKE 1929 UK sl., mildly derogatory
– an annoying, irritating person regarded as relatively unimportant ANKLE-BITER 1968 colloq., chiefly US
– an annoying, irritating, or unpleasant person; a sod HADDIE 1962 UK rhyming sl. – haddock and cod
– an annoying, irritating, or unpleasant person; a sod HADDOCK AND COD 1962 UK rhyming sl.
– an annoying, obnoxious, or vexatious person HEMORRHOID 1969 US sl.
– an annoying or boring person; an unpleasant or despicable person; an obnoxious person PILL 1871 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE ARM 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE ARSE; PAIN IN THE ASS 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE ASSHOLE 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE BACKSIDE 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE BREAKFAST 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE BUM 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE BUTT 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE FACE 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE FANNY 1934 sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE GUTS 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE HEAD 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE NECK 1910s sl.
– an annoying or bothersome person; a bore PAIN IN THE WHOOSIS 1934 sl.
– an annoying or despicable person; a jerk DICKRASH 1996 Aust. sl.
– an annoying or disgusting person or thing BOUQUET OF ASSHOLES Bk2006 US sl., derogatory
– an annoying or foolish person; chiefly used as an affectionate form of address, or mild term of reproof BUGGERLUGS 1861 sl.
– an annoying or irritating person SINEX 20C Brit. sl.
– an annoying or objectionable person or circumstance FAIR COW 1904 Aust. sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person MUZZLER 1928 US sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE BALLS 1973 US sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE BLEEP 1972 sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE CLINKERS 1993 Irish sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE HOLE 1991 sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE REAR Bk1981 Amer. sl.
– an annoying or obnoxious person PAIN IN THE REAR END 1937
– an annoying or rude person; a clumsy, clownish, or foolish fellow BOZO 1916 Amer.
– an annoying or rude person; a clumsy, clownish, or foolish fellow JAZZBO 1923 Amer. sl.
– an annoying or stupid person PILLOCK 14C Brit. sl.
– an annoying or tedious person BEEF 20C Amer. sl., World War II usage
– an annoying or troublesome child JACK SPRAT 1992 UK rhyming sl. for ‘brat’
– an annoying or unattractive person HAMMERHEAD 1935 Amer. dial.
– an annoying or unpleasant person CUNTY 1986
– an annoying or unpleasant person; a sod HADDOCK (AND COD) 1831 UK rhyming sl.
– an annoying or very troublesome person PISSER 1943 sl., orig. US
– an annoying person BETCH 2014 US college sl.
– an annoying person BLISTER Bk1964 US students’ sl.
– an annoying person HAEMORRHOID 1975 US sl.
– an annoying person HEMO 1990s sl.
– an annoying person PAGER Bk2006 Amer. teen & high school sl.
– an annoying person; a bothersome person; a scoundrel VARMINT 1773
– an annoying person; a burdensome person DRAG Bk2006 US sl.
– an annoying person; a fool, an idiot TWIT 1934 colloq., orig. & chiefly UK
– an annoying person; a pain; an irritation SADDAM HUSSEIN 1998 UK rhyming sl.
– an annoying person; a pest; a person who causes trouble or creates chaos; a mischievous young boy HELLCAT 1603
– an annoying person; a pest; a person who causes trouble or creates chaos; a mischievous young boy HELL-ROOSTER 1894 US sl.
– an annoying person; a pest; someone who ‘gets up your nose’ NOSTRIL INTRUDER 20C Brit. sl.
– an annoying person; a plague of a person TEAGUE B1900 Eng. dial.
– an annoying person; an unpleasant or despicable person BLISTER 1806 colloq.
– an annoying, ugly, or contemptible person BUTTFACE 1973 US sl.
– an annoying, unpleasant, obstructive, or quarrelsome person NOAH’S ARK 1941 rhyming sl. for ‘nark’
– an annoying, unpleasant or despicable person; an oaf, a jerk NARK 1846 sl., chiefly Aust. & NZ
– an annoying, unruly, or mischievous child HESSIAN 1906 Amer. dial.
– an annoying, untrustworthy individual PAGAN 2017 Black British sl.
– an excessively annoying or unpleasant person DAGS 20C Aust. teen sl.
– a person who annoyingly asks ‘why’ or ‘what for’ questions WUFFO 20C Amer. sl.
– a person who annoys, teases, or vexes TEASER 1659
– a person who causes annoyance, trouble, or anxiety; a problematic or troublesome person HEADACHE 1909 colloq.
– a person who is easily annoyed, unable to take a joke WALKING DISTILLER E19 sl.
– a person whose presence is considered annoying, offensive, or troublesome to someone; a nuisance EYESORE 1548
– a person who is or wishes to appear clever or knowledgeable, but is regarded as annoying and smug; a smart alec SMART APPLE 1940 US colloq.
– a very annoying or stupid person A-HOLE 1960s
– a very annoying or stupid person; an AH, an asshole ADAM HENRY Bk2006 US sl.
– a very annoying or troublesome person HELL ON WHEELS 1843 sl.
– a very annoying or troublesome person PEST 1609
– a very annoying or troublesome person; an unpleasant, irritating person MENACE 1936 sl.
ANNOY etc. – PHRASES
– expresses annoyance or disappointment, or sympathy for another’s ill fortune BUMMER 1973
– I am annoyed, I don’t like it I SHAN’T PLAY Bk1892 Aust. sl.
ANNOY etc. – VERBS
– to act annoyed or disappointed HANG ONE’S LIP 1950 Amer. dial.
– to annoy DING-DONG 1944 Amer. dial.
– to annoy GAP YOUR AXE 1998 NZ sl.
– to annoy GET ON SOMEONE’S WORKS 1940s Aust. sl.
– to annoy GIVE THE NEEDLE 1887 sl.
– to annoy GORE 1970 Amer. dial.
– to annoy by saying unpleasant things GABY B1900 Eng. dial.
– to annoy one GET UNDER ONE’S NAILS 1983 Amer. sl.
– to annoy one by petty provocations TIG 1802 Eng. dial.
– to annoy one, to irritate GET ONE’S NANNY 1908 Amer. dial.
– to annoy or anger someone CHAP Bk2006 US sl.
– to annoy or assail in a rough or noisy fashion; to create a disturbance or wild disorder in a room RAG 1897 Brit. university sl.
– to annoy or bore DRAG 1944 US sl.
– to annoy or bother JIG 1970 Amer. dial.
– to annoy or exasperate someone GET ONE’S ANIMAL 1922 Amer. sl.
– to annoy or harass someone RAIZE 1991 US sl.
– to annoy or infuriate BUG 1949 sl., orig. & chiefly US
– to annoy or infuriate GET 1867 sl., orig. US
– to annoy or infuriate GET ON ONE’S QUINCE 1941 Aust. sl.
– to annoy or infuriate GET ON ONE’S TITS 1945 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate GET ON ONE’S WICK 1945 Brit. sl.
– to annoy or infuriate GET ONE’S GOAT 1910 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate GET ONE’S SHIRT OUT 1862 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate GET TO ONE 1961 sl., orig. US
– to annoy or infuriate GET UP ONE’S NOSE 1951 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate MAKE ONE’S BLOOD BOIL 1848 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate RILE 1836 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate RUB UP THE WRONG WAY 1862 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate TEE ONE OFF 1961 sl., orig. & chiefly US
– to annoy or infuriate TICK ONE OFF 1959 US sl.
– to annoy or infuriate one BURN ONE UP 1931 US sl.
– to annoy or infuriate one, to irritate GET ONE’S NANNY-GOAT 1914 sl.
– to annoy or infuriate; to take offense or offend MIFF 1802
– to annoy or injure greatly TO-TEEN a1250 obs.
– to annoy or irritate GIVE ONE THE IRRITS Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– to annoy or irritate GIVE ONE THE SHITS 1928 Aust. & NZ sl.
– to annoy or irritate someone CHAP SOMEONE’S ASS 1961 US
– to annoy or irritate someone CHAP SOMEONE’S REAR 1961 US
– to annoy or irritate someone GET IN SOMEONE’S HAIR 1949 US sl.
– to annoy or irritate; to make angry, bad-tempered, or dispirited GIVE ONE THE PIP 1896
– to annoy somebody GOOI GRIEF 1990s S. Afr. sl.
– to annoy someone GET SOMEONE’S AFRICAN UP M19 US sl.
– to annoy someone WIG 1930s jive talk usage
– to annoy someone a lot; to get on someone’s nerves GET ON SOMEONE’S ASS 1953 Amer. sl.
– to annoy someone; to irritate someone YANK SOMEONE’S CHAIN 1980s sl.
– to annoy someone; to provoke someone RATTLE SOMEONE’S CAGE 1980 US sl.
– to annoy, startle, dumbfound, or surprise greatly COCK ONE’S PISTOL 1960 Amer. dial.
– to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit GREEN 1923 Amer. dial.
– to annoy with practical jokes; to outwit GREEN ON; GREEN OUT 1887 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to aggravate, to irritate, to provoke AGGERPERVOKE 1923 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to aggravate, to nag, to criticize someone GET ON SOMEONE’S BACK 1959 Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to anger HONK OFF 1980s US sl.
– to annoy; to anger RUMBLE 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage
– to annoy, to anger, to vex; to be vexed or displeased GRAME c1320 obs.
– to annoy, to baffle, to confuse, to perplex, to worry BOFFLE Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– to annoy; to bore LEAVE ONE COLD 20C Amer. sl., World War I usage
– to annoy, to bother EAT OFF M19 sl.
– to annoy, to bother; to call to account HATCHEL 1800 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to bother, to irritate URP 1967 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to bother, to pester; to nose around PESTICATE 1905 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to bother, to vex EAT 1892 US sl.
– to annoy, to bother, to vex EAT ON 1918 US sl.
– to annoy, to cause discomfort to, to disagree with; to interfere with, to attack, to pursue INTERRUPT Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to cause problems, to ruin a plan NAUSE; NOORSE 1950s sl.
– to annoy, to coerce TWIST THE TAIL 1909
– to annoy, to criticize, to insult CRAB 1969 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to disgruntle; to infuriate; to complain, to sulk, to pout PEEVE 1908 colloq., orig. US
– to annoy, to disturb, to distress, to embarrass, to humiliate GRAVEL 1871 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to disturb; to molest MISMAY 1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to disturb, to put to inconvenience FEASE 1873 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to exasperate, to irritate GIVE ONE THE WORMS 20C Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to fret, to overcome CANK 1944 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to harass BUST ONE’S ASS 1965 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to harass PUT THE BEE ON SOMEONE c1920 US sl.
– to annoy, to harass, to bother BEHOODLE 1967 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to harass, to interfere with MESS WITH L19 sl.
– to annoy, to harass; to ridicule RANK 1934 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to harass, to tease, to impose on, to torment MOMMOCK 1946 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to harass, to tease, to impose on, to torment MUMMICK 1966 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to inconvenience, to disturb, to ruffle FAIZE 1866 Sc.
– to annoy, to infuriate WEE-WEE OFF 1960s NZ euphemism for ‘piss off’
– to annoy, to infuriate, to disgust MAKE SOMEONE PISS L17 sl.
– to annoy, to irk, to anger or exasperate someone; to discomfit or rattle one GET ONE’S ANGORA 1915 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to irk, to harass, to weary NIRK 1861 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to irritate AGGRANOY; AGRONOY L19 sl.
– to annoy, to irritate AGGROVOKE; AGROVOKE 1920s Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate BUZZ 1952 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate ERK 2000s African-American sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GET IN WRONG 1910s sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GET ON ONE’S GOAT Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GIVE THE IRRITS Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GIVE THE PIP Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GIVE THE SHITS Bk1999 Aust. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate GRAVEL Bk1970 US students’ sl.
– to annoy, to irritate MAKE SOMEONE’S NIPPLES ACHE 1950s sl.
– to annoy, to irritate MAR Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to irritate NEEDLE 1812 sl.
– to annoy; to irritate PUT ON 1960s sl.
– to annoy, to irritate WORK ONE’S LAST NERVE 1990s African-American & college sl.
– to annoy, to irritate WORK ONE’S NERVES 1990s African-American & college sl.
– to annoy, to irritate deliberately HYPE Bk1970 US students’ sl.
– to annoy, to irritate; to affront; to anger CAG 1801 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to irritate someone BURN SOMEONE’S BUTT 2001 US sl.
– to annoy, to irritate, to anger; to provoke; to goad HACK 1893 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate, to anger; to provoke; to goad HACK OFF L19 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to irritate, to depress a person PISS OFF 1946 sl.
– to annoy, to irritate; to embarrass HELL-HACK L19 sl.
– to annoy, to irritate, to play tricks on; to disparage; to reject JAG OFF 1968 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to irritate; to tease, to worry; to importune; to torment, to pain TERRIFY 1839 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to molest BACK-HASH; BAGHASH 1816 Sc.
– to annoy, to molest, to insult MISLEST 1859 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to nag NUDGE 1968 US Yiddish
– to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold CHEW 1942 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold CHEW UP 1884 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to nag, to scold, to bawl someone out, to berate, to reprimand, to scold CHEW AT; CHEW ON 1965 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to nag, to vex, to worry HOUT Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to pester, to worry, to trouble; to burden; to be troublesome or wearisome to IMPORTUNE 1578 obs.
– to annoy, to provoke NETTLE a1592 sl.
– to annoy, to provoke, to irritate; to incite HAG 1806 Eng. & Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to tease (kaim = comb) KAIM SOMEBODY’S HEAD BACKWARDS 1721 Sc.
– to annoy, to tease, to banter; to annoy FAN 1894 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to tease, to banter, to harass; to engage in teasing RAG ON 1900 Amer. sl.
– to annoy, to tease, to bother; to call to account HETCHEL 1959 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to tease, to bother, to harass DEVIL 1819 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to tease; to jeer with intent to provoke; to exasperate HAWK 1928 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to tease, to pester, to irritate; to importune, to find fault continually, to nag EGG 1746 Eng. & Amer. dial.
– to annoy; to tease, to pester, to vex, to harass a person; to annoy HAISTER 1818 Sc.
– to annoy, to tease, to ridicule, to make merry with PLAY HORSE WITH 1896 US sl.
– to annoy, to tease, to worry, to trouble, to disturb CADDLE
– to annoy, to trouble, to bother, to worry DADDLE 19C Eng. dial.
– to annoy; to upset the plans of; to inconvenience; to disconcert PUT SOMEONE’S NOSE OUT OF JOINT 1576 UK
– to annoy, to upset, to bother AG; AGG 1980s sl.
– to annoy, to urge, to importune PRONG AT Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
– to annoy, to vex BITE 1629 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to vex, to insult, to give sharp offense; to grieve KEG 1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to vex, to irritate; to bewilder or confuse with much talking or questioning; to lead astray TAIVER; TAVER 1861 Sc.
– to annoy, to vex, to irritate, to exasperate; to infuriate; to become annoyed NARK 1860 Eng. dial. & sl.
– to annoy, to vex, to irritate, to hurt in feeling; to chafe, to fret, to become pettish GALL 1602
– to annoy, to vex, to irritate, to trouble; to pain, to rankle JAG 1888 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to vex, to molest, to cause mischief to BESORE 17C obs.
– to annoy, to vex; to tease, to importune, to pester; to urge, to persuade TEW 1781 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to worry, to harass BERAG Bk1898 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, to worry; to tease; to taunt PECK Bk1905 Eng. dial.
– to annoy, upset or disconcert a person; to spoil a person’s plans THRUST A PERSON’S NOSE OUT OF JOINT 1581 obs.
– to be annoyed GET THE NEEDLE 1898 sl.
– to be annoyed, but to keep one’s feelings to oneself; to be secretly displeased GRUMBLE IN THE GIZZARD 1785 Eng. dial.
– to be annoyed or angry HAVE A BUG UP YOUR ASS 1949 US sl.
– to be annoyed or irritated; to take offense FLY SALTY 1930s sl., orig. African-American
– to be annoyed or irritated; to take offense JUMP SALTY 1930s sl., orig. African-American
– to be annoyed, to weary; to take trouble, to worry FASH 1585 chiefly Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
– to be annoyed, upset, or angry CHEW FIRE 1949 Amer. dial.
– to be annoyed, upset, or angry CHEW ONE’S BITS; CHEW THE BIT 1939 Amer. dial.
– to be annoyed with someone HAVE THE ARSEHOLE WITH SOMEONE 2002 UK sl.
– to be annoyed, worried, perturbed FLURRY ONE’S MILK E19 sl.
– to be a surpassing example of annoyance, brashness, foolishness, etc. TAKE THE CAKE 1864 sl.
– to become annoyed GET A GROUCH ON c1895 Amer. dial.
– to become annoyed NEEDLE L19 sl.
– to become annoyed or angry GET ONE’S ASS UP 1884 Amer. sl.
– to become annoyed or angry GET YOUR DANDER UP 1831 US sl.
– to become annoyed or angry GET YOUR GANDER UP 2002 UK sl.
– to become annoyed or irritated NETTLE 1810 rare
– to become annoyed with someone GET THE ARSEHOLE WITH SOMEONE 2002 UK sl.
– to become or make annoyed; to become enraged GET ONE’S BACK UP c1870 colloq.
– to be extremely annoyed GO UP THE SKIMMER HANDLE 1986 Amer. dial.
– to behave in an annoyingly adorable fashion ACT CUTE 2002 Singapore sl.
– to be very annoyed or angry EAT ONE’S THUMBS WITH RAGE 1865 Sc.
– to cause annoyance or hindrance INTERFERE Bk1902 Eng. dial.
– to cause a slight but persistent annoyance; to irritate NIGGLE 1796 UK colloq.
– to display annoyance or anger; to create an angry scene or case others annoyance CREATE FUCK 20C sl.
– to elicit someone’s annoyance or anger esp. deliberately; to upset someone, esp. by teasing or harassing PULL SOMEONE’S CHAIN 1962 US sl.
– to experience an annoyance or difficulty FIND A HAIR IN THE NECK 1885 Sc.
– to experience an annoyance or difficulty HAVE A HAIR IN THE NECK 1885 Sc.
– to greatly annoy, to agitate FLUTTER ONE’S KIDNEYS c1860
– to make annoyed PUT ONE’S BACK UP c1800 colloq.
– to make annoyed SET ONE’S BACK UP c1800 colloq.
– to make a person annoyed or angry BURN A PERSON’S ASS 1944
– to show annoyance or anger GO SNAKY 1941 Aust. & NZ sl.
– to stop annoying or harassing one GET OFF ONE’S BACK 1880
– to stop annoying someone; to leave alone FLAKE (ONE) OFF Bk1970 US students’ sl.
– to suffer (and accept) annoyance, humiliation, or teasing; often in negative TAKE SHIT 1950s sl., orig. US
– to try to annoy; to seek mischief DEVIL AROUND 1902 Amer. dial.
ANNUAL. ANNUALLY – ADJECTIVES
– yearly, annual QUOTANNAL 1651 obs. rare
– yearly, annual QUOTANNUAL 1658 obs.
ANNUAL etc. – ADVERBS
– annually, yearly, every twelve months TWELVEMONTHLY 1847
ANNUL, ANNULLED – ADJECTIVES
– annulled, annihilated, brought to nothing, made void ADNITCHILED 1691 obs.
– annulled, brought to nothing, made void ADNICHILED 1706 obs.
– annulled, repealed, cancelled, abolished by authority ABROGATE 1460 arch.
– having the quality of annulling or abrogating ABROGATIVE 1613 rare
ANNUL etc. – VERBS
– to annul NICHILLATE 1560 obs. rare
– to annul or cancel UNABLE 1611 obs. rare
– to annul, to abrogate ABROGE c1450 obs. rare
– to annul, to cancel the assurance of, to revoke UNASSURE 1643 obs.
– to annul, to cancel, to abrogate, to set aside VACUATE 1654 obs.
– to annul, to make void, to do away with CASHIER 1596 obs.
– to annul, to make void, to quash CASS 1460 obs. exc. Sc.
– to annul, to make void, to quash CASSATE 1512 obs.
– to annul, to quash, to rebut ELIDE 1818 Sc. obs.
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