nuisance

Everyday

1. A nuisance is a person, animal or thing that annoys you or causes trouble. tree →
2. Making a nuisance of yourself means bothering people. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, flies, noise, rubbish and nuisance phone calls are common nuisances. In law, a nuisance is something that unfairly disturbs neighbours. Phrases: "what a nuisance!", "make a nuisance of yourself", "nuisance calls".

Examples

• What a nuisance, I've lost my pencil again! tree →
• The flies were a real nuisance at the picnic. tree →
• Stop making a nuisance of yourself. tree →
• The barking dog is a nuisance to the neighbours. tree →
• We get lots of nuisance calls. tree →
• Rain is a nuisance on sports day. tree →
• What a nuisance that I have to go to school! tree →

Note

Countable. Spelling: nui-sance (with "ui"). Pronounced NYOO-sense.