pester

verb
UK: /ˈpestər/
US: /ˈpestər/

  1. To annoy someone by repeatedly asking them questions or requests.

    1. Kids pester me for candy all the time.
    2. The journalists pestered the minister for information about the scandal.

  2. To trouble or annoy someone with unwanted attention or actions.

    1. Don't pester your sister while she's studying.
    2. He kept pestering her with phone calls, even after she asked him to stop.

Synonyms

bother badger harass irritate annoy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pester" in English means: To annoy someone by repeatedly asking them questions or requests., To trouble or annoy someone with unwanted attention or actions..

The phonetic transcription of "pester" is /ˈpestər/ in British English and /ˈpestər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pester": bother, badger, harass, irritate, annoy.

Example usage of "pester": "Kids pester me for candy all the time.". More examples on the page.