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causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful" uncomfortable (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; "an irritative agent" stimulative causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky m disagreeable |
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