Words that rhyme with pesky
Pesky is a 2-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dusky, frisky, husky. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of pesky
- 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"
2 syllables
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Examples of "pesky" in lyrics
See how pesky is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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?
- dusky
- lighted by or as if by twilight; "The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding
- frisky
- playful like a lively kitten
- husky
- muscular and heavily built; "a beefy wrestler"; "had a tall burly frame"; "clothing sizes for husky boys
- musky
- resembling the smell of musk
- risky
- involving risk or danger; "skydiving is a hazardous sport"; "extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
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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 dusky, frisky, husky 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.