B2verbinformalrelationships
US/ˈpes.tər/
UK/ˈpes.tə/
to annoy someone by asking them for something many times
In context
The kids pestered me for ice cream the whole way home.
Sales people kept pestering me with calls about insurance.
Sorry to pester you, but did you get my email?
Words that go with pester
verb + preposition
- pester someone forMy son keeps pestering me for a new phone.
- pester with questionsTourists pestered the guide with questions.
adverb + verb
- constantly pesterReporters constantly pestered the family.
verb + noun
- keep pesteringIf you keep pestering me, I'll say no.
- stop pesteringStop pestering your brother and do your homework.