Agacant

/ˈægəkənt/ adjective

Definition

Irritating, annoying, or exasperating; something that causes vexation or frustration.

Etymology

From Old French 'agacer' (to irritate), likely from a Romance root meaning to grate or scrape. The '-ant' suffix makes it an adjective form, creating a French-influenced English word.

Kelly Says

This delightfully obscure word is pure French attitude—'agacant' sounds like exactly what it means, with that scratchy 'gac' sound that makes you feel irritated just saying it.

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