Botheration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌbɒðəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Botheration is an interjection meaning A mild expression of annoyance or exasperation: bother.
Meaning
A mild expression of annoyance or exasperation: bother.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The state of being bothered; annoyance, vexation.
- (countable) An act of bothering or annoying.
- (countable) A person or thing that causes bother, inconvenience, trouble, etc.
Example Sentences
[...] I am determined to be peevish after my long day's botheration.
"Blast and botheration!" exclaimed Digory. "What's gone wrong now? [...]"
Botheration! How she had crumpled her skirt, kneeling in that idiotic way.
"Botheration ! Who cares ? Why don't you ask if [our ancestors] carried pocket-books ?"
Word Forms
- botherations
Synonyms for botheration
Depending on context, synonyms include irritation, annoyance, bother, exasperation, frustration, vexation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bother, annoyance, nuisance, pain, boderation, bothersomeness.
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