[both.er] vb both.ered ; both.er.ing [origin unknown] vt (ca. 1745) 1: to annoy esp. by petty provocation: irk
2: to intrude upon: pester
3: to cause to be anxious or concerned--often used interjectionally ~ vi 1: to become concerned
2: to take pains: take the trouble syn see annoy
[2]bother n (1834) 1 a: a state of petty discomfort, annoyance, or worry b: something that causes petty annoyance or worry
2: fuss