pesty

adjective

Definition of pestynext
as in annoying
causing annoyance a pesty toddler who never stopped asking questions

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  1. annoying
  2. irritating
  3. frustrating
Adjective
  • But there is one item on her bucket list that has been annoying elusive.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But more recently there have been other issues, such as one that is highly annoying: vanishing data in the Apple Notes app.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of annoying
Adjective
  • Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice can be effective and are generally less irritating.
    Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The cleansing agent can also be irritating and may result in severe adverse reactions when used improperly.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Similarly, in frustrating circumstances, finding gratitude might involve acknowledging the resilience developed through adversity.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Californians traveling for Thanksgiving will likely face frustrating crowds and congestion More than 6 million Californians are expected to hit the road for the holiday, a 2.8% increase from the 2023.
    Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of frustrating
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“Pesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesty. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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