PESTER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

annoy persistently

Example: The children teased the boy because of his stammer

Synonyms

Tease, Bug, Pester, Beleaguer, Badger

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "pester" comes from Old French empestrer.

🔗 Related Words

pest – A related word in the same word family.

pest – A related word in the same word family.

-er – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.