BOTHERING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

something or someone that causes trouble

Example: a source of unhappiness; washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer; a bit of a bother; he's not a friend, he's an infliction

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an angry disturbance

Example: he didn't want to make a fuss; they had labor trouble; a spot of bother

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

cause annoyance in

Example: 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

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

make confused or perplexed or puzzled

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

make nervous or agitated

Example: The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

intrude or enter uninvited

Example: Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

take the trouble to do something

Example: concern oneself; He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday; Don't bother, please

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

Example: Sorry to trouble you, but...