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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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