Annoying Definition & Meaning

annoying
adjective
  1. causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"
noun
  1. the act of troubling or annoying someone

"Annoying" in song lyrics

See how annoying is used in real songs:

  • "Your all up in hell I'm so there that it's annoying"
    2Mex — Obey
  • "See what my point is, is that you net nerds are annoying"
    Pumpkinhead — I Just Wanna Rhyme
  • "He's flambouyant see annoying,"
    Saukrates f/ Masta Ace, O.C. — Rollin'

Usage tips for "annoying"

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