British meaning annoyed.
Vexed
Etymology & History
British annoyed. From Latin 'vexare' (shake). British irritation terminology. 'Rather vexed' British understatement. Middle-class British annoyance. Reflects British emotional restraint vocabulary.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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