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Word entry · 5 letters

pesky

Best crossword clue

"Like a nuisance"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈpɛski/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ekpsyStarts with PEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1P2E3S4K5Y

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Definitions

  1. causing irritation or annoyance

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Stay out of my yard, you pesky kids!
  • That pesky dog is barking again.
  • Again, 26 KxB can be answered by that pesky ...RxB†.

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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues

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