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pester

/ˈpɛstər/ verb · British & US
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What does pester mean?

verb

to annoy or bother someone repeatedly, often in a persistent and annoying way; to urge or persuade someone to do something by persistent requests or complaints.

Example

"She began to pester her parents for a new bike, asking them every day."

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