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nudnik

noun

ˈnu̇d-nik How to pronounce nudnik (audio)
variants also nudnick
Definition of nudniknext
1
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying dreads family gatherings, as that nudnik of a brother-in-law is always sure to be there

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2
as in bore
someone or something boring nobody wants to hang around with that nudnik—all he wants to do is talk shop

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  1. nuisance
  2. bore
  3. pest
  4. yawn
  5. annoyance
  6. drip
Noun
  • The pest has also become a nuisance for residents in communities near mushroom farms.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Oliver played a massive snap share and did a lot of little things to help free up his teammates, while continuing to be a nuisance in one-on-ones.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • That led to some scary moments for those in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium, but after the Colts picked up two first downs, Kansas City’s defense bore down around midfield and regained possession.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Its creators expected coding and debugging effort to fall to less than one-fifth, and early use bore that out.
    — Boris Kontsevoi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of bore
Noun
  • The plant is not prone to problems with pests or diseases, and the basal foliage should remain fresh until spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Today, there are around 350 adult black robins living on two pest-free nature reserve islands, a recovery that helped put New Zealand conservation efforts on the international map.
    — Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pest
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  • Right now, this work may induce yawns, but as long-term exploration efforts of the moon and other bodies become both more serious and more varied, the complexity of mapping these worlds may increase.
    — Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Fresh off a walk-off loss the day before, Dave Roberts was asked about his team’s recent play and couldn’t stifle a yawn.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of yawn
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  • Unlike regular streamers where constant ads and endless choices have become an annoyance, FAST services like Tubi, Roku, and Pluto TV keep things relatively simple.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • Along with biotech firms researching cell aging and regeneration, the burgeoning business of longevity also includes the surge in demand for peptides, testosterone and supplements, along with IV drips, red-light therapies and biomarker trackers.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Step 5 Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Nudnik.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nudnik. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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