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pesky
pes·ky
[
péskee
]
(
comparative
pes·ki·er
,
superlative
pes·ki·est
)
adjective
Definition:
irritating:
troublesome or irritating
(
informal
)
[
Late 18th century. Probably < alteration of pest
]
pes·ki·ly
adverb
pes·ki·ness
noun
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