pest
/pɛst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pests
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An annoying person, a nuisance.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pest” mean?
Any destructive insect that attacks crops or livestock; an agricultural pest.
Is “pest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.