irk

UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɜrk/
irkverb
irked
Past Simple
irked
Past Participle
irking
Gerund
UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɜrk/
Translations
His constant complaining began to irk everyone in the office.
Его постоянные жалобы начали раздражать всех в офисе.
Definitions
To irritate or annoy someone.
His constant whistling began to irk everyone in the office.
irknoun
irks
pl
UK
/ɜːk/
US
/ɝk/
Rare, informal use meaning an annoyance or irritant.
Translations
The constant noise was a source of irk for the residents.
Постоянный шум был источником раздражения для жителей.
Definitions
A feeling of annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the construction site was a major irk for the residents.
irkpast participle
Definitions
Feeling annoyed or irritated.
She looked decidedly irked by the question.
irkgerund / present participle
Definitions
Causing annoyance; irritating.
The constant buzzing was an irking distraction.