Pester

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstər/

Definitions of pester

verb to annoy or bother someone persistently

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother always pesters me to play with him.

A2 The salesperson at the store kept pestering me to buy the extended warranty.

B1 The persistent telemarketer continued to pester me with phone calls.

B2 The paparazzi constantly pestered the celebrity for photographs.

C1 The journalist was known for pestering politicians with tough questions.

C2 The lawyer's assistant was tasked with pestering witnesses for more information.

Examples of pester in a Sentence

formal The customer continued to pester the sales representative for more information.

informal Stop pestering me with your questions, I'll get back to you when I can.

slang Quit pestering me, I'm trying to focus here.

figurative Negative thoughts can pester your mind if you let them linger.

Grammatical Forms of pester

• past tense: pestered
• plural: pesters
• comparative: more pester
• superlative: most pester
• present tense: pester
• future tense: will pester
• perfect tense: have pestered
• continuous tense: is pestering
• singular: pester
• positive degree: pester
• infinitive: to pester
• gerund: pestering
• participle: pestered

Origin and Evolution of pester

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'pester' originated from the Middle English word 'peste', which was derived from the Old French word 'pester' meaning to annoy or vex.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pester' has retained its meaning of annoying or bothering someone persistently, but its usage has expanded to include a broader range of contexts beyond just interpersonal interactions.