Pester about Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɛstɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
PES-ter uh-BOWT
pˈɛstɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
PES-tuh uh-BOWT
Definition
To annoy someone repeatedly by asking or talking about something that you want them to do or answer.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; usually negative—can seem irritating or persistent. Common with 'kids pester about candy' or 'keep pestering about plans.' Don't use for serious or professional requests. Usually followed by the topic: 'pester about homework'.
Spanish: molestar con - insistir sobrePortuguese (BR): importunar sobre - ficar em cima dePortuguese (PT): importunar com - chatear sobreChinese (Simplified): 不停地烦（某事） - 老是问（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 不停地煩（某事） - 老是問（某事）Hindi: किसी बात पर तंग करनाArabic: الإلحاح بشأن - مضايقة بشأنBengali: বারবার বিরক্ত করা - ঘ্যানঘ্যান করাRussian: донимать по поводу - приставать с расспросами (о чём-то)Japanese: ～についてしつこくせがむ - ～についてしつこく言うVietnamese: quấy rầy về - làm phiền vềKorean: ~에 대해 계속 조르다 - ~에 대해 귀찮게 굴다Turkish: bir şey hakkında dırdır etmek - bir şey hakkında sürekli rahatsız etmekUrdu: بار بار تنگ کرنا (کسی بات پر)Indonesian: terus-menerus merengek tentang - terus-menerus mengganggu soal
Example Sentences
Don't pester about the trip; I'll tell you when we're going.
basic
She always pesters about dessert after dinner.
basic
Stop pestering about the movie; I'll pick one soon.
basic
My little brother kept pestering about getting a new game until I gave in.
natural
If you keep pestering about your allowance, I might just say no.
natural
He gets annoyed when people pester about his personal life.
natural