pester power
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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There’s a store chain called Five Below that is designed to maximize pester power.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Most parents don't need any persuading to know advertising works, having seen younger children employ "pester power" and older children spend their pocket money on unhealthy options.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2023
Either way, that figure becomes the face of the movie, lighting up the pester power of every kid who glimpses them.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2022
Children's pester power is losing some of its impact in the run-up to Christmas owing to the soaring cost of living, an expert has said.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2022
Or is this a sign that pester power is finally being replaced by parent power?
From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2010
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