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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

  • (..) My village. In a word, sturdy. It's been here for seven generations, but every single building is new. We have fishing, hunting and a charming view of the sunsets. The only problems are the pests. You see, most places have mice or mosquitoes. We have... ...dragons. Most people would leave. Not us. (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon