irked

UK
/ɜːkt/
US
/ɜrkt/

Translations

irkverb

irked

Past Simple

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.
irkpast participle

irked

The past-participle form "irked" is routinely used adjectivally: e.g. "an irked customer".
She looked decidedly irked by the question.
Elle avait l’air nettement agacée par la question.
Additional translations
irritéPlus soutenu ou plus marqué.

Definitions

irkverb
To irritate or annoy someone.
His constant whistling began to irk everyone in the office.
irkpast participle
Feeling annoyed or irritated.
She looked decidedly irked by the question.