Pronunciation: /əˈnɔɪ/
noun a person or thing that causes annoyance
A1 The constant buzzing of the mosquito was an annoy to me.
A2 Her loud chewing was an annoy during dinner.
B1 The never-ending construction noise was an annoy for the residents.
B2 The repetitive sound of the alarm clock became an annoy every morning.
C1 The continuous interruptions were an annoy in the middle of an important meeting.
C2 The persistent tapping on the keyboard was an annoy in the quiet library.
verb to cause slight anger or irritation
A1 The loud music annoyed the neighbors.
A2 I find it annoying when people talk loudly on their phones in public.
B1 Her constant interruptions during the meeting annoyed her colleagues.
B2 The repetitive sound of the alarm clock annoyed him every morning.
C1 The constant noise pollution in the city can be quite annoying for residents.
C2 His persistent nagging about the project deadline annoyed the entire team.
formal The constant noise from the construction site next door continues to annoy the residents.
informal It really annoys me when people talk during movies at the theater.
slang Stop being so annoying, I'm trying to concentrate here.
figurative Her constant negativity can really annoy those around her.
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