Bepester

/bɪˈpɛstɚ/ verb

Definition

To pester or annoy someone persistently and thoroughly; to harass repeatedly.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix + 'pester'. The 'be-' prefix intensifies the verb 'pester,' suggesting continuous or relentless annoying behavior.

Kelly Says

The 'be-' prefix often works like an intensifier—'bepester' doesn't just annoy once, it suggests the way siblings relentlessly bug each other until you want to scream.

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