Irking

Word IRKING
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Definitions and meanings of "Irking"

What do we mean by irking?

To irritate; annoy; bother

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The word "irking" in example sentences

I wrote that I gave W 25 bucks in 04, because it was easy, and I liked the idea of irking my silly liberal friends, and because I thought America (of the KKK of A!) desserved four more years of the moron. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I apologize if that was condescending, but it was kind of irking me that no one really understood what it meant to “set P = MC”. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I believe that the risk of "irking" Elvis to save a buck would actually remain in his head years down the road, thus potentially making him want to get a little payback years down the road ❋ Unknown (2009)

I believe that the risk of "irking" Elvis to save a buck would actually remain in his head years down the road, thus potentially making him want to get a little payback years down the road. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A Supreme Court ruling this past week upholding an Arizona state law that cracks down on employers of illegal immigrants is irking some businesspeople who expect similar measures to spread to other states and threaten economic recovery in sectors that rely on unskilled workers. ❋ Miriam Jordan (2011)

• Bill to move agency pits FTC against National Gallery: A House panel on Wednesday approved a bill that would move the Federal Trade Commission out of a headquarters building constructed for it in the late 1930s, irking FTC commissioners but pleasing officials at the National Gallery of Art who want the extra space. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Another potential hurdle: Big investment banks are often reluctant to work with activist-investor clients, for fear of irking corporate clients, which can be the target of such investors, industry observers say. ❋ Ellen Byron (2011)

But as many German transit agencies explore mobile ticketing, the effort is irking some officials who hope the smartphone revolution will encourage more people to buy tickets. ❋ Anton Troianovski (2011)

A follow-up treaty signed in July again skirted the issue due to Mr. Oberstar's opposition, irking European officials. ❋ Daniel Michaels (2010)

Kroger reiterated its full-year earnings guidance of between $1.60 a share and $1.80 a share, irking some investors looking for more ambitious expectations. ❋ Timothy W. Martin (2010)

Make a point of identifying what's been irking your colleagues for a long time and then fixing it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is not irking me but I have to keep answering questions and I want it resolved sooner rather than later. ❋ Unknown (2011)

If, as I suspect, gays and bisexuals make up most of the audience for gay fiction, then irking them with a gay character would probably be unwise. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But most economists say annual inflation is closer to 25%, irking government officials who deny inflation is a problem. ❋ Taos Turner (2011)

Aware of the potential for irking some readers, the authors of "Eleven Madison Park" pose the question up front: Will people be able to cook from this book? ❋ Moira Hodgson (2011)

Having antagonized AAR, he risks seriously irking the Kremlin, too. ❋ Liam Denning (2011)

News reports have linked Chinese interests to the affair, irking the Chinese government, which has denied involvement. ❋ A.H. Mooradian (2011)

Thus irking Aaron who throws his book on rooftop gravel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They do not bother with such frivolous things as “facts” or “truth”, for they get some secret erotic charge in irking the public with claims that are stuffed with question marks and lies. ❋ Unknown (2010)

George Washington University has decided it will discontinue its maid services in freshmen dorms, irking many incoming students who say that the services contributed to their decision to attend GWU. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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