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Definition
Annoyed, irritated, or feeling tired of something; annoying or troublesome.
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How it's used
Expresses a state of being mentally overwhelmed or bothered by someone or something. It functions as an adjective to describe a person's behavior or a situation that causes irritation. When used to describe a person, it implies they are pestering or nagging, whereas when describing a situation, it often suggests a sense of being bogged down by tedious or complex tasks.
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Avoid using it to mean 'busy' in a professional sense, as it specifically carries the nuance of emotional irritation or mental fatigue rather than just a heavy workload.
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