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Definition nuisance in American English

nuisance noun

noun
/ˈnusəns/
1

something that is annoying and is a continuing problem

Example

The bugs in the software were a nuisance.

Example

What a nuisance that we can't use the school hall.

Example

These flies are a bit of a nuisance.

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1.1

a person who causes some difficulty or trouble for someone else

Example

Most people found him an awful nuisance.

Example

I don't want to be a nuisance to anyone.

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Definition nuisance in American English