definition of
nettle

[1] #1 nettle n. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae). wn

[2] #2 nettle v. [urticate] sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation. wn

[3] #3 nettle v. [annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, gravel, vex, chafe, devil] cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves". wn