causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky m;
easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen";
