PESTER Meaning and
Definition
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Pester is a verb that is defined as the act of annoying, bothering, or harassing someone persistently or incessantly. It refers to repeatedly making unwanted requests, demanding attention, or seeking something from another person, often to the point of irritation or frustration.
When one pests another individual, they engage in a behavior that disrupts their peace, privacy, or concentration. This can manifest in various forms, such as repeatedly asking for favors or repeatedly seeking help, causing interruption and annoyance. Pesters may continue to bother and trouble others despite being ignored or asked to stop.
The term "pester" implies a repetitive nature of annoyance, indicating that the act is not just a one-time occurrence but persists over time. It often implies a certain lack of respect for personal boundaries and an insensitivity to the other person's discomfort.
This term can be used in different contexts, such as describing a child persistently nagging their parents for a toy or attention, a salesperson constantly bothering potential customers, or someone repeatedly messaging or calling another person against their wishes.
In summary, to "pester" is to continually bother, annoy, or harass someone through persistent requests, demands or acts, ultimately causing them frustration or irritation.
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To trouble; to annoy; to encumber; to harass with little vexations.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for PESTER
Etymology of PESTER
The word "pester" comes from the Middle English term "peste" or "pesten", which was derived from the Old French word "péster". The Middle English term originally meant "to plague or to torment". It is believed to have roots in the Latin word "pestis", which meant "plague" or "pestilence". Over time, the meaning of "pester" evolved to refer to persistently annoying or bothering someone.
Idioms with the word PESTER
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pester the life out of sm
To "pester the life out of someone" means to annoy or bother someone persistently or excessively. It implies that the act of pestering is so incessant and irritating that it drains the patience or energy of the person being bothered.
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pester sm with sth
The idiom "pester someone with something" means to continuously bother or annoy someone with a particular thing, usually by repeatedly asking or requesting it. It implies persistent and irritating behavior, typically seeking something from the person being pestered.
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pester sm out of sth
The idiom "pester sm out of sth" means to persistently annoy or bother someone until they give or reveal something. It implies that the person being pestered is continuously bothered until they relent or provide the desired information or object.
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pester sm into sth
The idiom "pester (someone) into (doing) something" means to repeatedly bother or annoy someone until they are compelled or persuaded to do a particular action or task. It implies persistent and irritating persistence, often with the intention of convincing or pressuring someone to comply.
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pester the life out of
The idiom "pester the life out of" refers to persistently annoying or bothering someone to an extreme extent. It implies that the person being pestered is continuously bothered or irritated to the point of exasperation.
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pester sm about sm or sth
The idiom "pester someone about something" means persistently bothering or annoying someone by continuously asking or pressuring them about a particular issue or topic.
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pester about
The idiom "pester about" means to persistently bother, annoy, or trouble someone with constant requests, questions, or demands. It implies continuously pestering or nagging someone in a repetitious manner.
Similar spelling words for PESTER
Conjugate verb Pester
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