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pestering

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Pestering (noun) means Repeated bothering or nagging. Example: “After weeks of pestering, she finally agreed to join the team.”

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Repeated bothering or nagging.
"After weeks of pestering, she finally agreed to join the team."

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In plain EnglishThe act of pestering someone, or an instance of it.

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What does “pestering” mean?
The word “pestering” means repeated bothering or nagging. In plain terms, the act of pestering someone, or an instance of it.
How do you use “pestering” in a sentence?
Here is “pestering” used in a sentence: “After weeks of pestering, she finally agreed to join the team.”
What part of speech is “pestering”?
“Pestering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pestering?
"pestering" (noun) means repeated bothering or nagging.