Botheration/ˌbɑːðəˈreɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters Use 'botheration' when discussing things that disrupt daily life or peace of mind. The neighbor's dog barking at night is such a botheration. Pro Tip 2/3Not Person-Specific 'Botheration' often refers to situations or objects, not people directly causing annoyance. Finding parking here is always a botheration. Pro Tip 3/3Degree of Annoyance The word can imply different levels of annoyance, from mild to severe. It's not a huge botheration, but I wish it wouldn't rain so much.