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pesky
What does pesky mean?
pesky (adjective): causing irritation or annoyance.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use pesky in a sentence?
- A pesky mosquito. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce pesky?
/ˈpɛski/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of pesky?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “pesky” mean?
humorously sarcastic or mocking
Not quite: that's what ironic means.
tending to vary often or widely
Not quite: that's what volatile means.
causing irritation or annoyance
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rigid; hard to bend; inflexible
Not quite: that's what stiff means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “pesky”?
handsome
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annoying
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dominant
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imperial
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