Meaning of royal pain | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Someone or something that is very annoying.
   derogatory, often, slang
2. A feeling of being very annoyed.
   derogatory, often, slang

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Examples

“And while the spine's no doubt a miraculous array of vertebrae, ligaments, muscle and nerve tissue, it can also be a royal pain in the... well, lower back region.”

“In fact, the only thing royal about you is that you are a royal pain!”

“He gave out a big yawn while he said that. Which is something that gives me a royal pain in the ass.”

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