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pestering

[pes-ter-ing]

pestering Definition

  • 1the act of bothering or annoying someone persistently
  • 2causing trouble or annoyance by repeated requests or interruptions

Using pestering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pestering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were pestered by flies all afternoon.

  • Example

    She was pestered by phone calls from reporters.

  • Example

    He kept pestering her for a date.

  • Example

    Stop pestering me about it!

pestering Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pestering

  • repeatedly bothering or annoying someone, often in a way that is unwelcome or inappropriate

    Example

    His pesterings at work made his colleagues uncomfortable.

  • repeated and unwanted phone calls, often from telemarketers or scammers

    Example

    I keep getting pestered by these phone calls from people trying to sell me something.

  • repeated and annoying questions, often used to try to get information or to make someone uncomfortable

    Example

    She kept asking me pesterings questions about my personal life.

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Summary: pestering in Brief

'Pestering' [pes-ter-ing] refers to the act of repeatedly bothering or annoying someone, often in an unwelcome or inappropriate way. It can take the form of phone calls, questions, or requests, as in 'He kept pestering her for a date.' Synonyms include 'bothering,' 'annoying,' and 'irritating.'