smallnuisance

noun
UK /smɔːl ˈnjuːsns/
US /smɔːl ˈnuːsns/

A small nuisance is a little thing that bothers you.

The buzzing fly was a small nuisance during lunch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tiny problem that is easy to fix.

A squeaky door is just a small nuisance.

3. A person who causes slight trouble but is not harmful.

Her little brother can be a small nuisance when he hides her shoes.

4. A minor delay that slows things down a bit.

The traffic light being out was a small nuisance on the way to school.