hack (off)

verb

Definition of hack (off)next
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts people who ask blatantly stupid questions really hack me off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack (off)
  1. annoy
  2. bug
  3. bother
  4. persecute
  5. irritate
  6. put out
  7. get
Verb
  • You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of annoy
Verb
  • But after all the weight loss, there were still things that still bugged Russell.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Read: That time the CIA bugged a cat to spy on the Soviets Ivezić told me that the length of the data embargo was the most difficult term to work out.
    Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bug
Verb
  • Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.
    Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of bother
Verb
  • Like Oya and Elphaba, Céline tells her story from the perspective of the persecuted.
    Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Set aside the fact that Trump never persecuted his political enemies during his first term, including Hilary Clinton.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of persecute
Verb
  • Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of irritate
Verb
  • Anderson Humane puts out call for pet fostering volunteers Anderson Humane in South Elgin is in urgent need of people to help foster pets waiting for adoption over the holiday season.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In 2020, Duke University Press put out a book of O’Grady’s writings that was edited by Aruna D’Souza, who in 2022 curated a Brooklyn Museum retrospective for the artist with Catherine Morris.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of put out
Verb
  • The suit, which originally only named Combs as a defendant, alleges that a woman who identified herself only as Jane Doe was trying to get into the VMAs in New York City the night of the assault.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The way he's gotten to F1 has been a little difficult the last couple of years.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
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