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pester
to annoy someone with frequent requests or interruptions
Synonyms
- bother
- annoy
- nag
pester in a sentence
My little brother would pester me for snacks every time I sat down to study.
Every afternoon, the puppy would pester the mail carrier by barking and tugging at his shoelaces.
Where it comes from
From Old French empestrer 'to entangle'
Memory hook
PEST-er: acts like a pest, buzzing around you.
Read it in context
- The Lantern Captain Narrative