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 pesky pesky /ˈpɛski/

adjective

  1. [Informal] Causing irritation or annoyance  ( bothersome , pesky [Informal] , pestiferous , plaguey , plaguy , teasing , vexatious , vexing , dratted [Informal] , annoying , galling , irritating , nettlesome , pestering , niggly )
    causing irritation or annoyance
     Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
    tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
     Aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
    aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
     Found it galling to have to ask permission
    found it galling to have to ask permission
     An irritating delay
    an irritating delay
     Nettlesome paperwork
    nettlesome paperwork
     A pesky mosquito
    a pesky mosquito
     Swarms of pestering gnats
    swarms of pestering gnats
     A plaguey newfangled safety catch
    a plaguey newfangled safety catch
     A teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
    a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
     A vexatious child
    a vexatious child
     It is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
    it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong