Irk/ɜːrk/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight Use 'irk' to express mild irritation, less strong than anger or rage. It irks me when you don't listen to my advice. Pro Tip 2/3Casual Context 'Irk' is informal and best used in casual conversations or writings. Loud chewing really irks me during meals. Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Feeling What irks one person might not irk another; it's subjective. It might irk me, but others may enjoy the sound of drums at night.