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pesky

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɛski/ · UK /ˈpeski/

pesky means: Causing small problems or making you feel annoyed.

adjective

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Causing small problems or making you feel annoyed.

  • These pesky flies keep landing on my food.
  • A pesky child kept ringing our doorbell.
  • Have you fixed that pesky problem yet?

Similar words: annoying, troublesome, irritating

Common phrases: pesky flies, pesky kids, pesky problem

Questions about pesky

What does pesky mean?

Causing small problems or making you feel annoyed.

What is pesky in other languages?

Türkçe: sinir bozucu · Español: molesto · Français: agaçant · Deutsch: lästig · Italiano: fastidioso · 日本語: うっとうしい

How do you pronounce pesky?

In American English /ˈpɛski/; in British English /ˈpeski/.

How do you use pesky in a sentence?

These pesky flies keep landing on my food. A pesky child kept ringing our doorbell.

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