Meaning of mither | Babel Free
ˈmaɪðə(ɹ)Definitions
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To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother. Northern-England, intransitive
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To pester or irritate someone. Northern-England, transitive
Equivalents
Examples
“The European Commission is pondering how to compel phone companies to come⟳ up with a universal plug⟳ for their chargers. Apple, which uses its own⟳ design⟳ for its charger cables, is mithering about the change⟳.”
“"Every night after work⟳ I'd mither [pester] my dad to take⟳ me out into the field and practise⟳. There were definitely times when he didn't want⟳ to do it, but he never said no.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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