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    nettle

    nettle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word nettle

    Definition
    (noun) any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) Definition
    (verb) sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
    Synonyms : urticate
    Definition
    (verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
    Synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , devil , get at , get to , gravel , irritate , nark , rag , rile , vex
    Example Sentence
    • Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
    • It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nettle

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Nettle sounds like kettle. A Kettle boiling water makes a lot of noise and is therefore irriating and annoying. It also means "worried".

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"net + tle, when internet is slow like turtle.... annoyed!"

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nettle sounds like needle when someone is needling u, u get annoyed ,disturbed and irritated

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