Both the sound and the smell are sources of embarrassment, annoyance or comedy. Ciji insists on keeping the baby, much to Chip's annoyance and anger. Growling can be an expression of annoyance or fear, similar to humans. It means that which causes offence, annoyance, trouble or injury. The release of the files was reported to have caused the Duke considerable annoyance. He is frequently mistaken for his brother, much to his annoyance. Much to her own personal annoyance. For most people, intrusive thoughts are a "fleeting annoyance". Fleas are not simply a source of annoyance, however. However, to his annoyance, Rangoni finds him. He has a habit of citing quotations, often to Erica's annoyance. The Turtles, much to his brothers' annoyance and April's amusement. Warwick bugs Rick and Stephen about whether they have any work, much to their annoyance. Evidence for impact on annoyance of long-term noise versus recent changes is equivocal. However, Diefenbaker proved a gadfly and an annoyance to Mackenzie King.