botheration

noun

both·er·a·tion ˌbä-t͟hə-ˈrā-shən

: the act of bothering : the state of being bothered

: something that bothers

—often used interjectionally

I hadn't realized what a botheration putting up a tent in the dark could be! if I'm to get any work done, this incessant botheration has to stop

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of botheration was in 1797

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“Botheration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botheration. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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