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(adj) annoying, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, bothersome, vexatious, vexing, teasing, plaguey, plaguy, galling
causing irritation or annoyance
tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork; aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport; found it galling to have to ask permission; an irritating delay; nettlesome paperwork; a pesky mosquito; swarms of pestering gnats; a plaguey newfangled safety catch; a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him; a vexatious child; it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
(adj) painful
causing physical discomfort
bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful
(adj) irritative
(used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite
an irritative agent