Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstərɪŋ/
verb to bother or annoy persistently
A1 My little brother is always pestering me to play with him.
A2 The salesperson kept pestering me to buy the extended warranty.
B1 The persistent telemarketer kept pestering me to switch phone providers.
B2 The paparazzi were constantly pestering the celebrity for photos.
C1 The investigative journalist was known for pestering politicians with tough questions.
C2 Despite numerous warnings, the reporter continued pestering the company for a statement.
adjective causing annoyance or irritation through persistent bothering
A1 The penguin kept pestering the zookeeper for fish.
A2 My little sister can be quite pestering when she wants something.
B1 The salesman was pestering me with phone calls trying to sell me a new vacuum cleaner.
B2 The persistent reporter kept pestering the celebrity for an interview.
C1 The paparazzi were constantly pestering the actress wherever she went.
C2 The fans were pestering the musician for autographs and selfies after the concert.
formal The customer kept pestering the sales representative for a discount.
informal Stop pestering me with your constant questions!
slang Quit pestering me, dude!
figurative Negative thoughts kept pestering her mind like a persistent fly.
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