hack (off)

verb

Definition of hack (off)next
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts people who ask blatantly stupid questions really hack me off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hack (off)
  1. annoy
  2. bug
  3. bother
  4. persecute
  5. irritate
  6. put out
  7. get
Verb
  • Yates’ behavior annoyed his first pair of cellmates, who demanded he be removed, his father said.
    Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • They are annoyed by the limitations and complications of finding recharging stations.
    Greg Petro, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of annoy
Verb
  • But since joining the Twins before the 2023 season on a three-year contract, Vázquez hasn’t been the same hitter, and it’s bugged him.
    Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
  • But after all the weight loss, there were still things that still bugged Russell.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of bug
Verb
  • The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Kansas City Chiefs 27, Houston Texans 19 (Saturday): Patrick Mahomes didn't look bothered by his high ankle sprain, keeping the Chiefs in line for the AFC's top playoff seed.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bother
Verb
  • Between the lines: Asylum seekers can ask for protection in the U.S. if they have been persecuted or fear persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For The pardon was definitely bad optics, however the Republicans would never have been satisfied with any verdict and would continue to try and persecute/prosecute until the end of time.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of persecute
Verb
  • Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.
    Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of irritate
Verb
  • The honest way to do crisis management, for example, would be putting out a statement or addressing issues directly.
    Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Six months later, Mega Millions put out another call for the winner to come forward, warning that the ticket would expire in another six months.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of put out
Verb
  • The video showed that the girl tried to get Witcher's attention to go to the bathroom but when Witcher finally checked on her two hours later, the child had urinated on herself, the document said.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of get
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