definition of
pestering

[1] #1 pestering s. [annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing] causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky m. wn