pest

noun
UK: /pest/
US: /pest/

  1. An insect or animal that causes damage to plants, food, property, etc.

    1. The garden is full of pests.
    2. Farmers use pesticides to protect their crops from pests and increase yields.

  2. A person or thing that causes annoyance or problems.

    1. My little brother is such a pest.
    2. Dealing with bureaucratic regulations can be a real pest for small businesses.

Synonyms

nuisance irritant vermin bother

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pest" in English means: An insect or animal that causes damage to plants, food, property, etc., A person or thing that causes annoyance or problems..

The phonetic transcription of "pest" is /pest/ in British English and /pest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pest": nuisance, irritant, vermin, bother.

Example usage of "pest": "The garden is full of pests.". More examples on the page.