as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
And while those symptoms are pesky enough, menopause can also cause hair loss and alopecia.
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Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
The film cost a staggering $400 million, a figure that skyrocketed as Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie worked against the pandemic, two strikes and and pesky inflation increases, making this one of the most expensive movies of all time.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 May 2025
The Yankees have believed that Vivas can at least be pesky at the plate.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
The film cost a staggering $400 million, a figure that skyrocketed as Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie worked against the pandemic, two strikes and and pesky inflation increases, making this one of the most expensive movies of all time.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 May 2025
The Yankees have believed that Vivas can at least be pesky at the plate.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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There’s nothing more annoying than a show about waiting for something to happen.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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However, managing their ripeness can be a frustrating endeavor.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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This year’s mayoral race has so far been a strange, frustrating exercise.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Panthers’ illuminating and irritating game defined their full identity.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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Absences through injury have been an irritating constant throughout Welbeck’s career.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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