as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
The odds will increase if Putin can secure a one-on-one summit with Trump, away from any pesky, pro-Ukrainian intermediaries.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Pebbles work best for this fire pit set up to create a natural, rustic scene that also helps keep the pesky weeds at bay.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2025
These pesky rodents are taking over Britain’s second-biggest city after garbage collectors unhappy with their pay went on strike weeks ago.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Pebbles work best for this fire pit set up to create a natural, rustic scene that also helps keep the pesky weeds at bay.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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That’s frustrating – to come so close to reaching the summit and miss out by just one space is annoying.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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That can be annoying, but NotebookLM is not—this one actually works.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about the frustrating Game 2 loss, revealing a big regret that led to the defeat.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Technical glitches and changing rules are frustrating borrowers trying to plan.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s never been a more irritating trio of possible playoff opponents than Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler and Dan Hayes.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Like nails on a chalkboard, whining—an irritating blend of talking and crying—has the ability to make almost any parent either lose their temper or cave.—
Debby Waldman,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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