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Synonyms & Similar Words
annoy
irritate
vex
bother
disturb
trouble
aggravate
exasperate
infuriate
provoke
rile
gall
nettle
peeve
chafe
grate
rankle
get on someone's nerves
get under someone's skin
rub someone the wrong way
ruffle someone's feathers
put someone's back up
try someone's patience
test someone's temper
get on someone's wick
hack someone off
miff
displease
displeasure
dissatisfy
Meaning of Irk
to annoy or irritate someone
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel irritated or annoyed
- * To be a source of frustration or annoyance to someone
Etymology of Irk
The word "irk" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where it was used to describe a feeling of irritation or annoyance, derived from the Old Norse word "yrkja", meaning "to work" or "to strive", which is also related to the Old English word "wercan", meaning "to work" or "to cause trouble"
Example Uses
- The noise from the construction site really irks me
- * Her constant questions irked him, and he eventually lost his patience
- * The smell of smoke irks my allergies