noun
- the state of being annoyed or troubled; irritation
- something that causes trouble or annoyance
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
interjection
- used to express mild annoyance or frustration
Usage: informal; dated
Examples
- The constant noise from construction was a real botheration.
- She sighed in botheration when her computer crashed again.
- What a botheration it is to have to wait in this long line!
- The paperwork was such a botheration that he put it off for weeks.
- Botheration! I’ve forgotten my keys again.
- The leaky faucet became a daily botheration for the tenants.