as in annoying
causing annoyance
a pesty toddler who never stopped asking questions
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Recent Examples of pesty
In the last two weeks, five friends have come down with either a pesty cold or nasty flu bug.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
And the Senators will go home and await the NHL’s wheel of justice to determine how many games pesty forward Ridly Greig will miss to start next season.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
The only positive to take away from a chilly, uneventful night at Coors Field was the Dodgers losing their fourth game in a row on a walk-off to the pesty Orioles.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
And the Senators will go home and await the NHL’s wheel of justice to determine how many games pesty forward Ridly Greig will miss to start next season.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
The only positive to take away from a chilly, uneventful night at Coors Field was the Dodgers losing their fourth game in a row on a walk-off to the pesty Orioles.
—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesty
Adjective
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Scam texts are annoying for everyone.
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Others have blamed everything from feminism and long work commutes to annoying kiddy car seats.
Adjective
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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The hypoallergenic face serum is free from potentially irritating ingredients, such as parabens and synthetic fragrances, too.
Adjective
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If this World Cup has been trying for Iran, it’s been frustrating for Belgium, which hasn’t scored a goal of its own.
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The Netherlands are coming off a frustrating 2-2 draw against Japan and desperately need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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“Pesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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