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Loud tapping can annoy people nearby.
What does Annoy mean?
Annoy means to bother someone.
Dictionary definition
To bother someone a little or repeatedly.
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It annoys me when my notes get mixed up.
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In the story, small annoyances grow into a bigger conflict.
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uh · noy · strongest beat: noy
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MeaningAnnoy means to bother someone.
ExampleExample: Loud tapping can annoy people nearby.
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- Syllables
- uh · noy
- Strongest beat
- noy
- Ending
- noy
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noy.
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