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Definition of pesty

pesty

/ˈpɛs.ti/
pes · ty
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• adjective

1

Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome or pesky.

Example

"We applied insect repellent to keep the pesty mosquitoes away during our evening hike."

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• Rhymes for pesty

• Nearby Words

pestilence
pestle
pesto
pesty
pet
petal
petaled

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pesty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pesty
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