MITHERS

To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.

"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. ("The parable of the plug", The Economist, 6 February 2020)"

To pester or irritate someone. Usually directed at children.

"Will you stop mithering me!"

Mother