irk

🇬🇧 UK/ә:k/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To irritate, annoy, or bother someone.

使烦恼,使厌烦

n.

A source of annoyance or irritation.

烦恼,令人厌烦之事

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
irkother
=irk

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The constant noise from construction work continued to irk the residents.

  • 2.

    Her habit of interrupting others during conversations began to irk everyone at the table.

  • 3.

    Small daily frustrations can irk even the most patient individuals over time.

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