ergernis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- annoyance noun A feeling of mild irritation, or the thing that causes it.
- chafe noun Heat excited by friction.
- nuisance noun A minor annoyance or source of inconvenience.
- peeve noun An annoyance or grievance.
- spite noun A petty desire to annoy, hurt, or upset someone.
- vexation noun The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
Senses
ergernis is used for these senses in English:
- chafe (archaic, countable, uncountable) Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.
- nuisance A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
- peeve (colloquial) An annoyance or grievance.
- spite (obsolete) Vexation; chagrin; mortification.
- vexation (uncountable) The action of vexing, annoying, or irritating someone or something; (countable) an instance of this.
chafe — full definition
- noun Heat excited by friction.
- noun Injury or wear caused by friction.
- noun Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.