Meaning & Definition of word "Pesky"
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Pesky
/ˈpɛski/
adjective:
- 1. causing trouble or annoyance; bothersome.
- Example: I finally got rid of those pesky weeds in the garden.
- 2. persistent in a troublesome way.
- Example: The pesky fly kept buzzing around my head.
- 3. irritating or annoying; troublesome.
- Example: He has a pesky habit of interrupting others during meetings.
Etymology
Early 20th century, diminutive of 'pest', influenced by 'pesky' in American English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pesky little thing:
A term used to refer to something that is small and annoying.
pesky problem:
A minor issue that is annoying but not serious.
pesky questions:
Questions that are annoying or bothersome to answer.
Related Words
pest:
A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, food, livestock, etc.
annoy:
To cause irritation or displeasure.
bother:
To take the trouble to do something.
Slang Meanings of pesky
Meaning: An irritating situation or person.
Example Sentence: That pesky job application is driving me crazy.
Meaning: Something that is persistently bothersome.
Example Sentence: My pesky phone keeps going off during class.