pesky
adjective
annoyingly troublesome; pesty.
peskier
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comparativeof pesky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Specifically, there’s that pesky hinge, an even peskier flexible screen, and the peskiest of all: wires.
From The Verge ● Aug. 11, 2021
The more scientific answer would be “in some ways,” because their lineup will be peskier with Adam Eaton at the top, their speed and contact game stronger for his presence.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2017
Asked about who presented the peskier test in the two-hour match, two-time U.S.
From Reuters ● Aug. 26, 2014
He got peskier in faceoffs and more physical on the boards — by Kane standards.
From Chicago Tribune ● Apr. 12, 2012
In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder added the Perkins piece in the deal with Boston, thereby making themselves a bit tougher inside and a tad peskier to the Lakers.
From Newsweek ● Mar. 16, 2011
