ANNOY
/əˈnɔɪ/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ANNOY
A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.
That which causes such a feeling.
To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
"Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."
To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
To molest; to harm; to injure.
"to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade"
Examples of ANNOY in a Sentence
- "Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."
- "to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade"
Word Details
Is ANNOY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANNOY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANNOY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANNOY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | n | o | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANNOY
20 words from the letters in ANNOY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ANNOY in Word Games
ANNOY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ANNOY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANNOY to find 20 additional valid words.