How To Spell irk?
How to Pronounce irk?
Correct pronunciation for the word "irk" is [ˈɜːk], [ˈɜːk], [ˈɜː_k].
What are the misspellings for irk?
"Irk" in context
Irk is a feeling of displeasure and annoyance. It is used to describe the state of being displeased or annoyed due to some kind of dislike or regret. It can be caused by an event, such as a mistake that someone made, or by an emotion, such as unhappiness or disagreement. Irk often occurs as a result of someone or something obstructing or delaying progress. It also occurs when someone acts in a manner inconsistent with norms or expectations.
Irk often leads to feelings of frustration and impatience. These feelings can be linked to rudeness or unacceptable behaviour.
Irk often leads to feelings of frustration and impatience. These feelings can be linked to rudeness or unacceptable behaviour.
What are similar-sounding words for irk?
Usage over time for irk:
This graph shows how "irk" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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