September 30, 2026

irk

/ɜːk/verb

To annoy or mildly anger someone.

Example sentence

“It really irks me when people talk during the movie.”

Mild and slightly bookish; crossword puzzles love it. The thing that irks you is 'irksome'.

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Related words

irresoluteUnable to make up one's mind; hesitant about what to do.irateFilled with intense anger; furious.irritationA feeling of annoyance, or the condition of being annoyed.irascibleQuick to lose one's temper; easily made angry.