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Added 9 October 2026

botheration

/ˌbɒðəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ interjection

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A mild expression of annoyance or exasperation: bother!

noun

The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
An act of bothering or annoying.
A person or thing that causes bother, inconvenience, trouble, etc.

Origin

From bother + -ation (suffix indicating an action or process, or its result).

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