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pest
When referring to animals, "pest" is often used in a technical or agricultural sense to describe creatures that cause economic damage. When referring to people, it is usually an informal and lighthearted way to say someone is annoying. It is less harsh than calling someone 'hateful' or 'malicious'. The word is a countable noun, meaning you can have "one pest" or "many pests".
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall while David is at his home office.
David Smith
Leo keeps poking me. Such a pest.
Chloe Smith
lol rip. just tell him to beat it.
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David uses 'pest' to describe his son's annoying behavior. Chloe responds with 'rip' (internet slang for sympathy/mockery) and the phrasal verb 'beat it' meaning to go away, reflecting her sarcastic Gen-Z persona.