botherance

English

Etymology

From bother +‎ -ance.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɒðəɹəns/

Noun

botherance (countable and uncountable, plural botherances)

1. (uncommon) Something that bothers; bother, annoyance, nuisance
2. (telecommunications, informal) Distracting chatter on a radio link shared by emergency services, relating to ongoing situations other than what one is dealing with.