46+ Words that rhyme with pesky

Pesky is a 2-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bosky, ascii, dusky. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of pesky

adjective
  1. causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"

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Examples of "pesky" in lyrics

See how pesky is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Hockey to Wayne Gretzky, or a fly and his pesky"
    Screwed Up Click f/ H.A.W.K., Lil' Keke, Big Pokey — By Your Side
  • "johnny pesky"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ascii
(computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies
bosky
covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets; "brushy undergrowth"; "`bosky' is a literary term
dusky
lighted by or as if by twilight; "The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding
husky
muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys
musky
resembling the smell of musk

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "pesky" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bosky, ascii, dusky create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "pesky" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with pesky?
Words that rhyme with pesky include: bosky, ascii, dusky, husky, musky, risky, frisky, whisky, sikorsky, dostoevsky, and 36 more.
How many syllables does pesky have?
Pesky has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with pesky?
There are 46 words that rhyme with pesky: 46 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pesky in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pesky in songwriting are bosky, ascii, dusky. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with pesky?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pesky include bosky, ascii, dusky, husky, musky. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bosky, ascii; 1-syllable: sikorsky, dostoevsky; 2-syllable: malinowski, paderewski. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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