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irk

[urk]

verb (used with object)

  1. to irritate, annoy, or exasperate.

    It irked him to wait in line.

    Synonyms: , , ,


irk

/ ɜː /

verb

  1. (tr) to irritate, vex, or annoy

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of irk1

1300–50; Middle English irken to grow tired, tire < Old Norse yrkja to work, cognate with Old English wyrcan; work
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of irk1

C13 irken to grow weary; probably related to Old Norse yrkja to work
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Mr Peirson is concerned that the nature of the Ministry of Defence building deal may irk businesses which have already committed to Serbia.

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The Trump administration’s assertion that California’s sanctuary policies protect criminals from deportation appears to irk Newsom, who has repeatedly denied the allegation.

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This has clearly irked the current White House occupant – the only president to own his own jet, or for that matter, his own airline, prior to taking office.

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To remember Joan Rivers, then, means recognizing how much her designation as a trailblazer or a pioneer irked her tremendously when she was still with us.

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President Trump's recent comments have irked many Indians, who see this as an attempt to "internationalise" the Kashmir dispute.

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