When I tried to declare a local object with angle brackets, the compiler fell victim to the most vexing parse and interpreted my declaration as a function prototype.

Why vexest thou me so?

Her vexedness was apparent in the tremor of her voice as she explained the misunderstanding.

She crossed her arms and looked at him vexedly when he forgot their appointment.

The persistent vexer continued to leave cryptic notes under her door until she finally called the landlord.

The vexers in the neighborhood delighted in small pranks that annoyed everyone.