pestering
Word-form referencespester
Noun
An act or instance of annoying somebody.
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By swaying the Welsh he could at the same time deflect the pesterings he suffered from in England about the 1886 policy […]
Adjective
causing irritation or annoyance
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tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
More examples (9)
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
Word forms
pesterings