pester

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstə/

verb

[with object]
  • trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions: she constantly pestered him with telephone calls

Derivatives

pesterer

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the senses 'overcrowd (a place)' and 'impede (a person)'): from French empestrer 'encumber', influenced by pest. The current sense is an extension of an earlier use, 'infest', referring to vermin