1
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
we simply decided that trying to get our son to tidy up his room was not worth the aggro
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2
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
just another aggro that commuters on the tube have to put up with
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Recent Examples of aggro
Not going to lie, seeing Cohutta go full aggro in stealing Casey was seriously … hot?
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2021
The comic was previously adapted by Zack Snyder into a 2009 feature film, and like anything Snyder-adjacent, his aggro-broseph Watchmen has its loud defenders.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2019
Winston’s pretty game for this, even though Monty could not be more aggro in this moment.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 24 Aug. 2019
Taylor seems to be calling out this aggro tweeter, and asking them WTF their problem is.
—Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 17 June 2019
Think of that drop as a proof-of-concept: if the aggro hypebeasts were into it, maybe the rest of us casual sneaker fans might be, too.
—Tyler Watamanuk, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump’s communications director was Trumpism distilled, so pure a concentrate of wocka-wocka salesmanship and aggro preening that the West Wing could contain him for only so long.
—Katy Waldman, Slate Magazine, 31 July 2017
Usually clad in something black and skintight, the bleach blonde clipper made a compelling case for the aggro-chic minimalism that was percolating on the runways at the time.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2017
The band, experimental from the start, has pushed its sound a few different directions over the years—proggy and aggro on 2014’s The Hunting Party, EDM-adjacent prettiness for this year’s One More Light—and Bennington adapted to all of it.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggro
Noun
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Fun small bedroom ideas feel hard to come by, and frustration sets in before anything actually improves in your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Also Wednesday, some scientists on social media posted frustrations that the NIH had stopped approving money for research grants through its review groups, called study sections.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other research has found that living near a factory farm is positively associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia, and people who live near them report higher rates of headaches, depression, anger, and respiratory symptoms, such as asthma.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stone developed a powder from this bark which, while extremely bitter, proved an effective treatment for headaches.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rosewater offers anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing redness and calming irritation, while hyaluronic acid delivers lightweight hydration, ensuring the skin stays moisturized without clogging pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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While generally safe, saline drops can sometimes cause mild irritation or dryness, so adjust usage as needed.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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With no power to fend off poultry farms, neighbors live with stench and nuisances North Carolina keeps poultry farm locations secret.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Like with skateboarding, Kemp says, many leaders saw stickball as a nuisance that disrupted commerce.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There is no timeline and there is no perfect grief.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Paula Cook, the school’s principal, said grief counseling would be made available to students this week in a message to families.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That matters because battery life has been a thorn in the Pixel Watch’s side.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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Licensing delays at the Federal Aviation Administration have been a thorn in SpaceX's side for the last couple of years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Catastrophic events like the fires in Los Angeles have a way of turning these annoyances into disillusionment.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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Vent to a friend or family member to release annoyances brewing within instead of bringing tense moments to the office.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan LeBron, 39, plumbing manager at Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning in the Houston area, said the company started getting homeowner calls Monday about worries of frozen pipes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Aggro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggro. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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