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Definition of botheration

botheration

/ˌbɑːðəˈreɪʃən/
both · er · a · tion
Plural:botherations
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botheration Lexical Profile

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• interjection

1

British An exclamation used to express mild irritation, impatience, or annoyance.

Example

"Botheration! I left my umbrella on the train again."

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• noun

1

The state of being annoyed, troubled, or perplexed; a cause of petty annoyance or inconvenience.

Example

"Filling out all these customs forms is a real botheration for travelers."

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• Rhymes for botheration

• Nearby Words

botch
both
bother
botheration
bothered
bothersome
boti

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century as an informal, humorous hybrid combining the Anglo-Irish verb "bother" with the Latinate noun suffix "-ation".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Botheration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/botheration
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