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irk

UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɜrk/

Translations

irkverb
irked
Past Simple
irked
Past Participle
irking
Gerund
UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɜrk/
His constant whistling began to irk everyone in the office.
Son sifflement constant a commencé à agacer tout le monde au bureau.
Additional translations
irriterPlus soutenu ou plus général.
vexerPlus rare dans ce sens, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
disturb
vex
trouble
peeve
exasperate
annoy
bother
irritate
Antonyms
delight
please
satisfy
irknoun
irks
pl
UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɝk/
Rare, informal use meaning an annoyance or irritant.
The constant noise from the construction site was a major irk for the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier était un véritable agacement pour les habitants.
Additional translations
irritationPlus soutenu ou plus général.

Definitions

irkverb
To irritate or annoy someone.
His constant whistling began to irk everyone in the office.
irknoun
A feeling of annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the construction site was a major irk for the residents.
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