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mither

What does mither mean?

To bother, pester or nag — usually low-grade and persistent. Kids mither for sweets, partners mither about the dishes, bosses mither about deadlines.

"Stop mitherin' me about the match, I'll book the tickets tonight."

Origin

Long-standing North-West and Midlands dialect — possibly from Welsh 'moedrodd' (to trouble). Coronation Street has kept it on national TV for decades.

Frequently asked questions

What does mither mean?
To mither means to pester, nag, or do someone's head in.
How do you use mither in a sentence?
"Stop mithering me, I'll do it when I'm ready."
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