English dictionary

bother meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of bother at MeaningMonkey.org. bother meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

BOTHER noun

Definition of bother (noun)

  1. an angry disturbance
    • "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother"
    • synonyms: fuss, hassle, trouble
  2. something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

BOTHER verb

Definition of bother (verb)

  1. take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
  2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  3. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
  4. intrude or enter uninvited
    • "Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers"
  5. make nervous or agitated
    • "The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster"
  6. make confused or perplexed or puzzled
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

If you find this page useful, share it with others! It would be a great help. Thank you!

  

Link to this page: