English dictionary
nettle
nounPronunciation
ˈnɛt(ə)l
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
verb
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
verb
- sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
Example sentences
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves