Bother Definition
bother
noun
- an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother"
- something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he's not a friend, he's an infliction"
verb
- take the trouble to do something; concern oneself; "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"; "Don't bother, please"
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
- to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
- intrude or enter uninvited; "Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers"
- make nervous or agitated; "The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster"
- make confused or perplexed or puzzled
"Bother" in song lyrics
See how bother is used in real songs:
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"If the hoe ain't cute, don't even bother"
2 Live Crew — Table Dance -
"but the streets say why bother"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"In meaningless wars so you don't have to bother"
Aesop Rock — 9-5ers Anthem
Words that rhyme with bother
Usage tips for "bother"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bother" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bother to find words that pair well.