pest

Definition

  • noun: an animal or insect that causes problems for people especially by damaging crops
  • noun: an epidemic disease associated with high mortality
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: pestilence, nuisance

Examples

  • You're being a real 'pest'. Would you leave us alone, please?

  • These insects/birds are 'pests' for farmers.

  • mice and other household 'pests'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Well, can l? - No! Deaf as a post! l have to splice it back before l return the film. What a pest you are! Why didn't you splice these when you gave the films back? Sometimes l can't find the right place, so they stay here. Anyway, they kiss too much. (..)
    1988 Cinema Paradiso