pesky

pes·ky

adj \ˈpes-kē\

pes·ki·erpes·ki·est

Definition of PESKY

: troublesome, vexatious <pesky issues>

Examples of PESKY

1. I've been trying to get rid of this pesky cold for weeks.
2. <the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers>

Origin of PESKY

probably irregular from pest + ¹-y

First Known Use: 1775

Related to PESKY

Synonyms: abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, annoying, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing

Related Words: burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing; angering, enraging, infuriating; brattish, bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting; distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome; biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny

Near Antonyms: delightful, pleasing

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