adjective
- serving to provoke; causing annoyance.
adj.1520s, “that incites or instigates,” present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning “irritating, frustrating” is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.
adjective
adj.1520s, “that incites or instigates,” present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning “irritating, frustrating” is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.