v., n., & int.
v. 1 tr. a give trouble to; worry, disturb. b refl. (often foll. by about) be anxious or concerned. 2 intr. a (often foll. by about, or to + infin.) worry or trouble oneself (don't bother about that; didn't bother to tell me). b (foll. by with) be concerned.
n. 1 a a person or thing that bothers or causes worry. b a minor nuisance. 2 trouble, worry, fuss.
int. esp. Brit. expressing annoyance or impatience. cannot be bothered will not make the effort needed.
[ Ir. bodhraim deafen ]