pesty
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pesty
First recorded in 1765–75; pest ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )
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The baking soda will get rid of any nasty, pesty odors and the volcanic-like combination will thoroughly remove moldy mineral deposits and disinfect the showerhead.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2022
An indirect effect of this corn stalk utilization is the prevention of pesty corn borer spread.
From Time Magazine Archive
President Elpido Quirino had $2,000,000 to use for the social welfare of the pesty Hukbalahaps if they behaved themselves.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then I thought ’bout how pesty they are and what they eat.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
I wonder if that pesty psychiatrist has been right, all along?
From Do Unto Others by Mark Clifton
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