transitive verb

1. to worry or trouble, esp. with petty annoyances; harass, pester, etc.
2. to bewilder or fluster
3. to cause discomfort to her sore foot bothers her
4. to disturb; interrupt

Etymology: earlier bodder (in Jonathan Swift); prob. Anglo-Ir for pother

intransitive verb

1. to take the time and trouble; concern oneself don't bother to reply
2. to make a fuss

noun

1. a cause or condition of worry or irritation; trouble; fuss
2. a person who gives trouble

interjection