noun
- an insect or other small animal that damages crops, food, or property
- a person who is annoying or bothersome
Usage: informal
Examples
- The farmer used pesticides to control crop pests.
- Termites are common household pests that can damage wooden structures.
- Aphids are garden pests that feed on plant sap.
- My little brother can be such a pest when I’m trying to study.
- The mosquitoes were a real pest during our camping trip.
- She called an exterminator to deal with the ant pest problem.
- Stop being a pest and leave me alone!