ˈbɔðə 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. øcannot be bothered will
not make the effort needed. [Ir. bodhraim deafen]