Maddening Definition & Meaning

maddening
adjective
  1. extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening"

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  • "Plus ya overweight and gangstas is maddening"
    Proof — Ja in a Bra

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