Pestering Pesto

Nagging

Nagging, in interpersonal communication, is repetitious behaviour in the form of pestering, hectoring, harassing, or otherwise continuously urging an individual to complete previously discussed requests or act on advice. The word is probably borrowed from North Germanic, compare Swedish nagga 'to gnaw'.

Pesto

Pesto, also known as pesto genovese, is an Italian paste traditionally made with leaves of Genovese basil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan, pecorino sardo, pine nuts, and garlic. It originated in the Ligurian city of Genoa and is used to dress pasta.

pestering

Verb

1. present participle and gerund of pester

Noun

1. An act or instance of annoying somebody.

pesto

Noun

1. A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).