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Examples of pesky in a Sentence
I've been trying to get rid of this pesky cold for weeks.
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
Recent Examples on the Web
Cool down with a handheld fan, fuel up on a Cuisinart grill, and keep things moving with bike shorts that forego a pesky front seam.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Finishing as the leading scorer for a pesky South Carroll squad, the sophomore finished top five in the county after scoring 15 points per game.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
Speaking of 3:10 to Yuma, long before pesky eagles and bloodthirsty ballerina vampires, rusty forks were the bane of your existence.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Fruit flies are a particularly pesky problem in the Southern heat and humidity, and the same goes for most other winged insects, including regular flies, gnats, and mosquitoes, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 14 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
probably irregular from pest + -y entry 1
First Known Use
1775, in the meaning defined above
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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