pestered Definition
- 1to trouble or annoy someone with repeated requests or interruptions
- 2to cause persistent annoyance or discomfort
Using pestered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pestered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children pestered their mother for a puppy.
Example
He was constantly pestered by salespeople.
Example
She was pestered by a persistent cough.
Example
Stop pestering me, I'll do it when I have time.
pestered Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pestered
Example
Advertisers use pester power to sell toys and snacks to children.
Example
We need to call pest control to get rid of the mice in the house.
the presence of pests in large numbers that can cause damage or harm
Example
The restaurant had to close temporarily due to a pest infestation.
Summary: pestered in Brief
The verb 'pestered' [ˈpɛstəd] means to trouble or annoy someone with repeated requests or interruptions, or to cause persistent annoyance or discomfort. It is often used in the context of children asking for things or salespeople bothering someone. The phrase 'pester power' refers to the ability of children to nag their parents into buying something.
