botherance
English
Etymology
From bother + -ance.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɒðəɹəns/
Noun
botherance (countable and uncountable, plural botherances)
- (uncommon) Something that bothers; bother, annoyance, nuisance
- (telecommunications, informal) Distracting chatter on a radio link shared by emergency services, relating to ongoing situations other than what one is dealing with.