definition of
irritating

[1] #1 irritating s. [annoying, bothersome, galling, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing] causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky m. wn

[2] #2 irritating s. [irritative] (used of physical stimuli) serving to stimulate or excite; "an irritative agent". wn

[3] #3 irritating s. [painful] causing physical discomfort; "bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful". wn