Irking: meaning, definitions and examples

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irking

 

[ ˈɪrkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

irritate someone

The verb 'irking' comes from the base verb 'irk', which means to annoy or irritate someone. It is often used to describe actions or situations that cause minor displeasure or frustration. People may use this term when referring to small annoyances in daily life or interpersonal relationships. The word suggests a sense of bothersomeness that is not overly intense but still significant enough to be noticeable.

Synonyms

annoying, bothering, irritating, vexing

Examples of usage

  • His constant humming was irking me.
  • The noise from the construction site was irking everyone in the vicinity.
  • She found his late replies quite irking.

Translations

Translations of the word "irking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritante

🇮🇳 निराश करना

🇩🇪 ärgerlich

🇮🇩 menyebalkan

🇺🇦 дратуючий

🇵🇱 irytujący

🇯🇵 イライラさせる

🇫🇷 agaçant

🇪🇸 irritante

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 짜증나는

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 otravný

🇸🇰 otravný

🇨🇳 烦人的

🇸🇮 nervirajoč

🇮🇸 pirrandi

🇰🇿 раздратирующий

🇬🇪 წამ irritirbuli

🇦🇿 qıcıqlandıran

🇲🇽 irritante

Word origin

The term 'irk' originates from the early 16th century, primarily from the Scottish dialect. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English word 'yrk', which referred to something that caused irritation or annoyance. Over time, 'irk' transformed into a widely recognized English verb. The etymological roots indicate a connection to feelings of exasperation or mild frustration, carried through the centuries. The suffix '-ing' indicates the present participle form, showing an ongoing action of causing annoyance. Thus, 'irking' has evolved to represent a continuous state of irritation, which resonates in various contexts of everyday life, often relating to social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,847, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.