Importune

/ˌɪmpɔrˈtun/ verb

To ask for something persistently and urgently; to beg or pester someone repeatedly for something. To make repeated and annoying requests or demands.

From Latin 'importunus' meaning 'unsuitable, troublesome,' from 'in-' (not) + 'portus' (harbor). Originally described something 'not in harbor' — hence restless, troublesome, or persistent like a ship unable to find safe harbor.

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