76 words & definitions
| begrudge |
To envy someone else's good fortune (verb)
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| bicker |
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant. (verb)
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| dicker |
To engage in petty argument or bargaining (verb)
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| gloat |
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune (verb)
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| goad |
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction (verb)
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| irk |
To irritate and annoy someone (verb)
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| leer |
To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way (verb)
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| nix |
Put an end to; cancel (verb)
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| ogle |
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way (verb)
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| pry |
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs (verb)
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| quibble |
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter (verb)
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| rebuff |
To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner (verb)
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| snigger |
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh (verb)
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| snoop |
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs (verb)
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| squabble |
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter (verb)
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| tattle |
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing (verb)
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| flak |
Strong criticism (noun)
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| guff |
Trivial, worthless, or insolent talk or ideas (noun)
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| smirk |
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. (noun)
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| tiff |
A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers (noun)
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| hassle |
To harass; pester (verb)
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| nag |
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging (verb)
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| quip |
Make a witty remark (verb)
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| snub |
Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully (verb)
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| aloof |
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant (adjective)
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| brusque |
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner (adjective)
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| gruff |
An impatient, rude, and unfriendly way of speaking (adjective)
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| huffy |
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offense at petty things (adjective)
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| nippy |
(of the weather) rather cold; chilly (adjective)
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| pesky |
Causing trouble; annoying (adjective)
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| snide |
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way (adjective)
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| snippy |
Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way (adjective)
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| snooty |
Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class (adjective)
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| testy |
Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered (adjective)
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| blunt |
Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings. (adjective)
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| shoo |
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them. (verb)
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| flippant |
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude (adjective)
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| haughty |
Arrogantly superior and disdainful (adjective)
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| grudgingly |
In a reluctant or resentful manner (adjective)
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| pompous |
Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important (adjective)
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| brat |
A child, typically a badly behaved one (noun)
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| callous |
Unkind and without sympathy for the feelings for other people (adjective)
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| alienate |
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong (verb)
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| innuendo |
A remark that suggests something negative, but does not say it directly (noun)
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| hassle |
Irritating inconvenience (noun)
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| nag |
A person who nags someone (noun)
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| quip |
A witty remark (noun)
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| snub |
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something (noun)
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| apathetic |
Showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (adjective)
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| apathy |
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, especially in terms of emotion. (noun)
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| cavalier |
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or careless. (adjective)
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| controversial |
Relating to topics that people have strong, opposing opinions about, that cause disagreement, debate, or argument. (adjective)
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| critical |
Expressing disapproval or judgment about something. (adjective)
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| disrupt |
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something. (verb)
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| dissent |
An act of expressing opposition or objection. (noun)
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| eavesdrop |
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited. (verb)
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| faction |
A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests. (noun)
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| gossip |
Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others. (noun)
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| intrusive |
Interfering with someone's privacy or personal space. (adjective)
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| nosey |
Too interested in other people's business or private matters. (adjective)
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| nuisance |
A person, thing, or situation that causes annoyance or inconvenience. (noun)
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| offensive |
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language. (adjective)
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| miser |
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval. (noun)
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| peck |
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly. (verb)
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| poke |
To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner. (verb)
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| quarrel |
A verbal exchange of hostility, often between individuals or groups. (noun)
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| quarrel |
To dispute or have a conflict with someone, often over a specific issue or topic. (verb)
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| rebuttal |
A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim. (noun)
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| standoffish |
Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof. (adjective)
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| spoilsport |
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others. (noun)
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| relegate |
To move someone or something to a less important role or status. (verb)
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| ingrate |
A person who shows no gratitude, who does not show proper appreciation or thanks for something. (noun)
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| ingratitude |
A lack of proper appreciation or thanks for something that was given or done. (noun)
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| irritate |
To make someone angry, or annoyed; or to make apart of your body sore or painful. (verb)
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| indifferent |
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something. (adjective)
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| neglect |
To fail to care of something or someone properly. (verb)
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