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/veks/ to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset: This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government. Synonym. annoy.
What did Vex mean? ›
: to irritate or annoy by petty provocations : harass. vexed by the children. d. : puzzle, baffle. a problem to vex the keenest wit.
Is Vex a slang? ›
The word “vex” is a more archaic way of saying annoying or troubling. People used to say that something or someone “vexed” the mind meaning they had a problem dealing with it and felt unsure of their reactions.
What is an example of Vex? ›
verb (used with object)
His noisy neighbors often vexed him. to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many. Her arthritis vexed her all night.
What is Vex in Bible? ›
On the other hand, the Revised Version (British and American) has "vex" for "distress" (Deuteronomy 2:9,19); "they that vex" for "the adversaries of" (Isaiah 11:13); "vexeth himself" for "meddleth" (Proverbs 26:17), etc.
What are 2 synonyms for vex? ›
Synonyms of vex
- annoy.
- bother.
- irritate.
- persecute.
- bug.
- aggravate.
- exasperate.
- irk.
Is vex an American word? ›
vex in American English
to give trouble to, esp. in a petty or nagging way; disturb, annoy, irritate, etc.
Is vex an old word? ›
The verb vex, the corresponding adjective vexatious, and the noun vexation are all slightly old-fashioned though still in current use. Vex descends through Middle English from Latin vexare, "to shake, attack, trouble."
What does it mean when someone says no vex? ›
"abeg" means 'pls' ...and "no vex" means. 'don't be angry' that's pidgin English and I. guess it's originally from Nigeria. it's our.
What does vexed mean in the Bible? ›
King James Dictionary - Vex
To trouble; disturb. Then Job answered and said, How long will ye VEX my soul, and break me in pieces with words? ( Job 19:1-2 ) Source: A King James Dictionary. ( Used with permission.
Vex money. Noun. Origin: Anglophone Caribbean. Meaning: money stashed on your person or in a secret place (a brassiere, a bank account, your grandmother's Bible, your sneakers).
What means you vex me? ›
If someone or something vexes you, they make you feel annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. It vexed me to think of others gossiping behind my back. Synonyms: annoy, bother, irritate, worry More Synonyms of vex.
Can you vex someone? ›
Meaning of vex in English. to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset: This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government.
What is a behavior vex? ›
A behavior is a way that a robot acts, and can range in complexity depending on how the robot is built or programmed. A simple mobile robot like the VEX V5 Speedbot only has two motors, while the Clawbot has four motors, including two additional motors for the Arm and Claw.
What does VEX stand for? ›
VEX is an acronym for Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange. The concept for this companion document for a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) was developed by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as a means to make the SBOM a lot more usable.
What is a vexed person? ›
If someone or something vexes you, they make you feel annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. It vexed me to think of others gossiping behind my back. Synonyms: annoy, bother, irritate, worry More Synonyms of vex. vexed adjective. Exporters, farmers and industrialists alike are vexed and blame the government.
What is the meaning of the name Vex? ›
Vex descends through Middle English from Latin vexare, "to shake, attack, trouble."
How to vex someone? ›
Speak really loudly. This works really well when you and your victim are having a personal conversation in a public space. Use really long words that make no sense in the context of your sentence. Made up words work well here as well.
What does vex mean African? ›
Naijalingo: vex. Vex. Definition: A word used in a conversation or rather upsetting,angry dispute during an argument between people. The word vex expresses anger in a very direct/harsh way.