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Vexed Definition & Meaning

vexed
adjective
  1. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"
  2. causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times"

"Vexed" in song lyrics

See how vexed is used in real songs:

  • "I pop bottles, while you get vexed"
    Alex Dimez — Bustin Stereo Decks
  • "leave your soul vexed"
    Ambassador f/ Enoch, The Phanatik — Hands in the Air
  • "You like to brag a lot, I'm vexed"
    Apani B-Fly Emcee f/ Lyric, Helixx C. Armageddon, Ayana Soyini, — Estragen

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Frequently asked questions

What does vexed mean?
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager" causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times"
What part of speech is vexed?
Vexed is an adjective.
How many definitions does vexed have?
Vexed has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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