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persist

continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.
"the minority of drivers who persist in drinking"
continue to exist; be prolonged.
"if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact your doctor"
synonyms: continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure
"if dry weather persists, water the lawn thoroughly"
"the minority of drivers who persist in drinking"
continue to exist; be prolonged.
by Nikkinicole420 December 16, 2017
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persistence

The act of continuing to pursue a someone even after being blown off multiple times.
I hope that dude's persistence pays off and Miss McDonald goes out with him.
by i.m. urbanized May 10, 2016
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persis

a beautiful queen inside and out , she will always be there for you and always have your back , she’s loyal and will treat you like you’re the most important thing to her , if you have a persis in your life NEVER let her go , she’s too perfect to let go of , she has so many talents especially with music and you’ll be amazed by her abilities , she’s so amazing and unforgettable
wow persis makes me so happy when she’s around
by maddyyyy3684 August 3, 2018
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persistence

the act of continuing to chase a female interest. not giving up. the pursuit of a female "dime" even after multiple rejections.
after 3 years, that dude's persistence finally paid off with miss mcdonald. he wore her down and now she iloves the "mantention" he gives her. boom !!
by i.m. urbanized January 14, 2017
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persistence

relentless. the act of continuing to pursue a goal after many failed attempts.
that dude sure must like miss mcdonald. he keeps going after her even after being blown off multiple times. i hope his persistence eventually pays off !!
by i.m. urbanized October 12, 2016
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persistent

Unrelenting, someone who never gives up. Ceaseless.

Note: in no way related to a certain Erich who in fact notably fails at persistence.
Erich, being persistent is not your forte. You give in too easily.
by Never Gives Up May 9, 2011
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immature persistence

The act of an individual whom talks about random, immature things such as farts, and puts them into rhythm. The person doesn't not stop singing about immature items until there is some consequence in his actions of his singing such as being muted by everyone in his Xbox party.
"Why wont Stephen stop singing about his farts smelling like dictionaries?"
"Its because he has immature persistence!"
"Alright I am muting him"
by AwesomeSawceMgeeFTW August 25, 2012
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