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
Mulch retains soil moisture and also helps curb pesky weed growth.
—
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
During the two-day cold snap, Florida waived its law requiring permits to transport iguanas, allowing residents to nab the pesky invaders and bring them to the state's wildlife officers to be euthanized.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
If the mildew stains are super pesky, try a mix of Borax and lemon juice and apply to your curtain before washing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Red Storm’s pesky pressure helped force 15 turnovers, which turned into 20 points.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
During the two-day cold snap, Florida waived its law requiring permits to transport iguanas, allowing residents to nab the pesky invaders and bring them to the state's wildlife officers to be euthanized.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
If the mildew stains are super pesky, try a mix of Borax and lemon juice and apply to your curtain before washing.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Red Storm’s pesky pressure helped force 15 turnovers, which turned into 20 points.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesky
Cite this Entry
“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesky. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
