pestering
|pes-ter-ing|
B2
/ˈpɛstərɪŋ/
(pester)
persistent annoyance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pester' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'empestrer,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'pestrer' meant 'to entangle.'
Historical Evolution
'empestrer' transformed into the English word 'pester' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to entangle or ensnare,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to annoy persistently.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to annoy or bother someone persistently.
The child kept pestering his mother for a new toy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42