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Annoyed shopper starts to express dismay (6)

Ross

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narked

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'annoyed' is the definition.
('nark' can be a synonym of 'annoy')

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(Other definitions for narked that I've seen before include "Annoyed - upset - irritated" , "Angry" , "Cross" , "Nettled" , "'Vexed, riled (6)'" .)

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