Definition

A person who annoys or bothers someone repeatedly.

Example

The pesterer kept asking questions even after I said I was busy.

Conversation

I can't believe how much my little brother can be a pesterer sometimes.

Oh no, what did he do this time?

He just keeps bothering me to play video games with him.

Sounds like a classic case of sibling pesterer behavior!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pesterer → It is formed from "pester" (from Middle English *pesteren*, meaning to annoy or trouble) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A pesterer is a person who annoys or troubles others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is always 'troubling' or 'annoying' others — that's what a pesterer does.

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