pesky
adjective
annoyingly troublesome; pesty.
peskiness
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a word derived from
pesky.
Example Sentences
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Given Ureña’s tendency to walk batters and Call’s peskiness at the plate, Martinez figured the matchup was tilted in Washington’s favor.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
While he’s had better pitching lines this season, it was a strong outing considering the peskiness of the Guardians hitters.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
Alvarado’s ball-hawking defense on Paul, which triggered eight-second backcourt violations, symbolized the Pelicans’ peskiness and prompted “Jose! Jose! Jose!” serenades from the home crowd.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2022
For all of the peskiness of the Minnesota Twins, the Indians have been in first place in the American League Central every day but one since June 16.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2017
The analogy would be complete if the might of the U.S. lion should prove less effective than the peskiness of Ho Chi Minh, the mosquito.
From Time Magazine Archive
