as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
Okinawa kucha clay absorbs excess oil while Japanese volcanic ash summons and sweeps all that pesky dirt and gunk away.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Try them both at a big discount—plus the Splendor Blender, a 750-ml blender with a 1000 W motor to pulverize even the peskiest ingredients (hello, ginger).
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
The Colts are a pesky 4-4 team that realistically can compete for a playoff spot.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
During World War II, lore evolved to such an extent that gremlins became full-fledged celebrities—pesky critters who crawled into plane machinery and destroyed it.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Try them both at a big discount—plus the Splendor Blender, a 750-ml blender with a 1000 W motor to pulverize even the peskiest ingredients (hello, ginger).
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
The Colts are a pesky 4-4 team that realistically can compete for a playoff spot.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
During World War II, lore evolved to such an extent that gremlins became full-fledged celebrities—pesky critters who crawled into plane machinery and destroyed it.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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His underground escape capabilities are exhausting, and his underground chomp ult to take you either miles away from the fight or directly into the rest of his team is deeply annoying.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Yet again the Fellow Aiden (8/10, WIRED Recommends) handles the annoying stuff for you, while doing things its own way.Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Bengals 37, Cowboys 30 Matt Levine: The Bengals have been one of the more frustrating teams this season.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This digital friction has become so commonplace it’s become accepted as an irritating fact of digital life.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice can be effective and are generally less irritating.Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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