bother
bother definition
bother (bät̸h′ər)
transitive verb
- to worry or trouble, esp. with petty annoyances; harass, pester, etc.
- to bewilder or fluster
- to cause discomfort to her sore foot bothers her
- to disturb; interrupt
Etymology: earlier bodder (in Jonathan Swift); prob. Anglo-Ir for pother
intransitive verb
- to take the time and trouble; concern oneself don't bother to reply
- to make a fuss
noun
- a cause or condition of worry or irritation; trouble; fuss
- a person who gives trouble
interjection
used to express slight annoyance, worry, etc.
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