Pothered: meaning, definitions and examples
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pothered
[ ˈpɒðərd ]
annoyed or troubled
To pother is to create a disturbance or fuss about something that is considered unimportant or trivial. It reflects a state of irritation or agitation, often over something that might not deserve such a reaction. The term is less commonly used in modern English and is often seen as somewhat archaic. People might find themselves pothered by minor inconveniences, leading to a display of unnecessary emotion.
Synonyms
agitate, disturb, fret, irk, worry.
Examples of usage
- She was pothered by the noise from the construction.
- The children pothered over their game rules.
- He tends to pother when things don't go his way.
Translations
Translations of the word "pothered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perturbado
🇮🇳 परेशान
🇩🇪 verwirrt
🇮🇩 terganggu
🇺🇦 зворушений
🇵🇱 zaniepokojony
🇯🇵 悩まされる
🇫🇷 perturbé
🇪🇸 perturbado
🇹🇷 rahatsız
🇰🇷 방해받은
🇸🇦 مضطرب
🇨🇿 znepokojený
🇸🇰 znepokojený
🇨🇳 烦恼的
🇸🇮 zaskrbljen
🇮🇸 áhyggjufullur
🇰🇿 алаңдаған
🇬🇪 დარეგისტრირებული
🇦🇿 narahat
🇲🇽 perturbado
Etymology
The word 'pothered' derives from the late 19th-century term 'pother,' which is a combination of 'pothering' and 'bothering.' Its origins can be traced back to dialectal uses in the UK, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it conveyed feelings of fuss and commotion. The process of 'pothering' involved unnecessary excitement or worry over trivial matters, reflecting societal tendencies to react emotionally to everyday situations. Over time, the use of 'pothered' has waned, transitioning into a more colloquial use that reflects annoyance rather than its original connotation of frivolous fussing. Today, it remains an interesting artifact of language evolution, showcasing regional dialects' influence on standard English.