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pester

UK
/ˈpɛstə/
US
/ˈpɛstər/

Translations

pesterverb
pestered
Past Simple
pestered
Past Participle
pestering
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛstə/
US
/ˈpɛstər/
encombrerVieilli.
In the heat of summer the alleyways were pestered with idle carts and vendors.
Pendant la chaleur de l’été, les ruelles étaient encombrées de charrettes inutilisées et de vendeurs.
importunerSe dit de demandes ou d’interruptions répétées.
The children pestered their mother for ice cream until she finally gave in.
Les enfants ont importuné leur mère pour avoir une glace jusqu’à ce qu’elle cède enfin.
Additional translations
harcelerNuance plus insistante ou agressive.
Synonyms
nag
torment
vex
disturb
irritate
badger
tease
harass
annoy
bother
pesternoun
pesters
pl
UK
/ˈpɛstə/
US
/ˈpɛstər/
nuisanceVieilli ou régional.
Stop being such a pester and let me finish my work.
Arrête d’être une telle nuisance et laisse-moi finir mon travail.

Definitions

pesterverb
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
The children pestered their mother for ice cream until she finally gave in.
(archaic) To overcrowd or obstruct (a place) so as to impede movement.
In the heat of summer the alleyways were pestered with idle carts and vendors.
pesternoun
Archaic or dialect. An annoying person or thing; a nuisance.
Stop being such a pester and let me finish my work.
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