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Meaning of irk
The primary meaning of the word "irk" is to annoy or irritate someone.
Etymology of irk
The word "irk" originated in the mid-16th century, likely from the Old Norse word "yrkja", which means "to work" or "to strive", and is related to the Old English word "wircan", which means "to make or cause"
Historically, the word "irk" has been used to describe a feeling of annoyance or irritation, often in a mild or persistent way
Synonyms
annoy
vex
irritate
bother
disturb
trouble
provoke
aggravate
exasperate
infuriate
enrage
anger
rile
gall
nettle
peeve
grate
chafe
rankle
get on someone's nerves
get under someone's skin
ruffle
upset
displease
discontent
dissatisfy
displeasure
Definitions
- To annoy or irritate someone, especially in a persistent or nagging way
- To cause someone to feel annoyed or irritated
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site began to irk me after a few hours
- Her constant questioning started to irk him, and he became short with her
- The smell of smoke from the fire irked her, making her eyes water