irk

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause annoyance or irritation

  - "The constant noise from the construction site irks me."
  - "His persistent questions irk her."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɝk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50422641"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irk
irked , perked , worked

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Variants

List of all variants of irk that leads to same result
irk , irked , irking , irks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originated from Old English 'ircan' meaning 'to vex, annoy, or provoke'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'irk' is used less frequently in modern English compared to its usage in Old English.

2. The word 'irk' is also used as a surname in some parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. annoyance: A feeling of displeasure caused by someone or something.

2. irritation: A feeling of annoyance, agitation, or impatience.

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How to Memorize "irk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of annoyance or irritation when you hear or use the word 'irk'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irk' with the feeling of being annoyed or irritated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Irritation Reveals Key' to remember the meaning of 'irk'.

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