nettle

noun
UK: /ˈnetl/
US: /ˈnetl/

  1. A plant with leaves that have hairs which sting you if you touch them.

    1. I got stung by a nettle in the garden yesterday so I learned not to touch it.
    2. The field was overgrown with nettle, making it difficult to walk through without getting stung.

  2. To irritate or annoy someone.

    1. His constant complaining began to nettle me after a while.
    2. The politician's comments nettle many voters who felt misrepresented by his words.

Synonyms

irritate annoy vex provoke
nettle verb

  1. To irritate or annoy someone slightly.

    1. The question nettled her, but she tried not to show it.
    2. He was clearly nettled by the criticism, though he attempted to brush it off.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nettle" in English means: A plant with leaves that have hairs which sting you if you touch them., To irritate or annoy someone..

The phonetic transcription of "nettle" is /ˈnetl/ in British English and /ˈnetl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nettle": irritate, annoy, vex, provoke.

Example usage of "nettle": "I got stung by a nettle in the garden yesterday so I learned not to touch it.". More examples on the page.