Definition of pestering Pestering

/pɛˈstɚɪŋ/ - [pestering] -

We found 5 definitions of pestering from 4 different sources.

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What does pestering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

pestering - causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"
  annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing
  disagreeable not to your liking; "a disagreeable situation"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • pestering (Noun)
    An act or instance of annoying somebody.
  • pestering (Verb)
    Present participle of lang=en.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • pestering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Pester

Part of speech

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  • pestering, verb, gerund of pester (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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