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The definition of vexatious is causing annoyance, or full of annoyance.

(adjective)

An example of something vexatious is a computer that won't stop beeping in the office.

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See vexatious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

characterized by or causing vexation; annoying, troublesome, etc.
Law instituted without real grounds, chiefly to cause annoyance to the defendant: said of legal actions

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vexatiously adverb

See vexatious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Causing or creating vexation; annoying.
Full of annoyance or distress; harassed.
Intended to vex or annoy.

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vex·aˈtious·ly adverb

vex·aˈtious·ness noun

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