vexing
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English vexynge (“harassment”); equivalent to vex + -ing.
Verb
editvexing
- present participle and gerund of vex
Adjective
editvexing (comparative more vexing, superlative most vexing)
- Causing annoyance or pain; irritating.
Derived terms
editNoun
editvexing (plural vexings)
- vexation
- 2002, Harold Bloom, American Women Poets, 1650-1950:
- Many unkindnesses as well as (one feels) many liberties and general vexings, were required to move her to this.
Middle English
editNoun
editvexing
- Alternative form of vexynge