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pest:
(plural: ‘pests‘)
a person who annoys others, usually by being at a place where he/she is not wanted or welcome,
e.g.
My landlord is a real pest; he bothers me all the time with his silly questions.
Poor Julie does not know that she is being treated as a pest by her friends.
some common real insect and animal pests
{Note: ‘Pest’ is more commonly used to refer to a small animal/insect or plant that seriously damages other animals or plants, and is quickly killed or removed from the place it is found, e.g. “Rats and mice are common pests” & “Most insects are agricultural pests and strong pesticides are used to eradicate them.” And ‘pest’ is also used as an adjective, e.g. ‘some useful pest control methods’.}
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