annoy
UK[əˈnɔɪ]US[əˈnɔɪ]
v
to make someone feel slightly angry or impatient
Etymology
the verb 'annoy' entered english in the late 13th century from the anglo-french 'anoier' or 'anuiier', meaning to weary, vex, or harm. this french term derived from the late latin verb 'inodiare', signifying 'to make loathsome,' which itself was formed from the latin phrase 'in odio esse' ('to be in hate'). the core concept is one of causing weariness or dislike, a sense that has softened over time from its original connotations of hatred and harm to its current meaning of causing mild irritation or displeasure.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form; it cannot be meaningfully segmented into productive morphemes in modern english.
Examples
the constant buzzing of the fly began to annoy him.
please stop tapping your pen; it's annoying everyone in the library.
she was annoyed by the lack of consideration shown by her neighbors.