as in annoying
causing annoyance
the pesky problem of what to do with all the leftovers
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Recent Examples of pesky
The Yankees have believed that Vivas can at least be pesky at the plate.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Defense hawks on Capitol Hill would rather the Pentagon avoid those pesky, first-order questions.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Remove pesky salt stains from clothing, footwear, flooring, and your vehicle after winter ends.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Defense hawks on Capitol Hill would rather the Pentagon avoid those pesky, first-order questions.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Remove pesky salt stains from clothing, footwear, flooring, and your vehicle after winter ends.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesky
Adjective
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While the wrinkling could be slightly annoying for some, given the luxurious feel of the sateen cover, the wrinkling wasn’t a deal breaker.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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For anyone with wide feet who’s used to settling for less in terms of fit, this slip-on style is a breath of fresh air—no annoying break-in period, no hotspots, and no slipping around.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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All of which is just my way of explaining why fans, who love these stories, might be distraught and might see all the success Martin has had thanks to his unfinished work and the support of his fans, as frustrating.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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For some people, double cleansing may be too irritating.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Not just the threat-of-extinction stuff, which includes Bassett’s POTUS debating which American city to blow up as a preemptive gesture, but by its own irritating God’s-eye omniscience that rarely allows the suspense to spool out in the present.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Pesky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesky. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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