What does PESKY mean?

Pesky

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Causing annoyance or irritation; troublesome.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpɛski/, UK: /ˈpɛski/

Origin and Usage: The word "pesky" originated in the mid-18th century and is believed to be a variant of the word "pesk," meaning "plague" or "pestilence." It is commonly used in informal speech and writing to describe something that is bothersome or irritating.

Synonyms: Annoying, bothersome, irritating, vexing, troublesome.

Related Words: Peaky, Pekan, Pekoe, Pelfs, Pelts.

Example Sentences:

• That pesky mosquito won stop buzzing in my ear.
• The team was having a great game until they were faced with a pesky opponent who kept scoring.
• She had a pesky habit of interrupting people when they were speaking.
• The computer virus was causing all sorts of pesky problems for the company.