pesky
adjective/ˈpɛski/
Frequency rank: #11,777 most common English word
Meaning
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome.
Example sentence
The pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic in the park.
Synonyms & related words
- annoying
- bothersome
- troublesome
- irritating
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