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pesky

pes·ky

pesky

 
 
pronunciation:
pe ski
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: peskier, peskiest
definition: (informal) pestering or annoying.
A pesky mosquito was keeping me awake.I wish he'd quit bothering me with his pesky questions.
similar words:
bothersome, mischievous, tiresome
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derivations: peskily (adv.), peskiness (n.)