nettle meaning and definition

NETTLE noun

Definition of nettle (noun)

1. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

NETTLE verb

Definition of nettle (verb)

1. sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
   • synonyms: urticate
2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
   • "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
   • synonyms: annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, rag, rile, vex