Added 10 October 2026
vexing
adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about vexing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Extremely annoying or displeasing.
his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
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Causing irritation or annoyance.
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
Origin
From Middle English vexynge (“harassment”); equivalent to vex + -ing.
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