pesky
word
Definition
Describes something or someone that is annoying, troublesome, or hard to get rid of.
Usage & Nuances
'Pesky' is informal, often used for minor annoyances like 'pesky flies' or 'pesky little brother.' It suggests irritation but not serious anger. Common collocations: 'pesky problem', 'pesky habit.' Rarely used for major issues.
Spanish: molesto - fastidioso - incómodoPortuguese (BR): incômodo - irritantePortuguese (PT): irritante - incómodoChinese (Simplified): 讨厌的 - 麻烦的Chinese (Traditional): 討厭的 - 麻煩的Hindi: सताने वाला - परेशान करने वालाArabic: مزعج - مقلقBengali: ঝামেলাপূর্ণ - বিরক্তিকরRussian: надоедливыйJapanese: やっかいな - うるさいVietnamese: phiền phức - gây khó chịuKorean: 성가신 - 귀찮은Turkish: can sıkıcı - baş belasıUrdu: تنگ کرنے والا - جھنجھلا دینے والاIndonesian: mengganggu - merepotkan
Example Sentences
These pesky emails keep filling up my inbox.
natural
I finally fixed the pesky leak in the bathroom.
natural
There are so many pesky mosquitoes outside.
basic
The pesky cat keeps jumping on the table.
basic
I can't open this pesky jar!
basic
Don't let that pesky cough ruin your day.
natural