3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Annoy \An*noy"\, n. [OE. anoi, anui, OF anoi, anui, enui, fr
L. in odio hatred (esse alicui in odio, Cic.). See {Ennui},
{Odium}, {Noisome}, {Noy}.]
A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one
dislikes; also whatever causes such a feeling; as to work
annoy.
Worse than Tantalus' is her annoy. --Shak.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Annoy \An*noy"\ ([a^]n*noi"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Annoyed}
([a^]n*noid"); p. pr & vb n. {Annoying}.] [OE. anoien
anuien OF anoier anuier F. ennuyer fr OF anoi, anui,
enui, annoyance, vexation, F. ennui. See {Annoy}, n.]
To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated
acts to tease; to ruffle in mind; to vex; as I was annoyed
by his remarks.
Say what can more our tortured souls annoy Than to
behold, admire, and lose our joy? --Prior.
2. To molest, incommode, or harm; as to annoy an army by
impeding its march, or by a cannonade.
Syn: To molest; vex; trouble; pester; embarrass; perplex;
tease.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
annoy
v : cause annoyance in disturb, esp. by minor irritations:
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It
irritates me that she never closes the door after she
leaves" [syn: {rag}, {get to}, {bother}, {get at}, {irritate},
{rile}, {nark}, {nettle}, {gravel}, {vex}, {devil}]
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