English Explanatory Dictionary

pesky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛski/ pĕʹski LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pesky.wav

Word forms

pesky peskier peskiest

Etymology

Possibly from pesty. Compare similar alteration between nasty and nasky.

Synonyms

aggravating aggy annoying wretched bothersome chagrining cruddy douchetastic douchey drippy gittish honery irksome irritating obnoxious pesky plaguy troublesome twattish vexatious

Derived words

peskily peskiness
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