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nag

[ ˈnag]

nag

verb

[ˈnag]

nagged; nagging

Definition of nag

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to irritate by constant scolding or urging

2 : badger, worry

intransitive verb

1 : to find fault incessantly : complain

2 : to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction

Other Words from nag

Verb

nagger noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Verb

First Known Use of nag

Verb

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun (1)

1925, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nag

Verb

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse nagga to moan, complain

Noun (2)

Middle English nagge; akin to Dutch negge small horse

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Synonyms of nag

(Entry 1 of 2)

a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding

a poor farmer who could only afford one old nag

Synonyms for nag

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equid

nag

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of nag (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder

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Phrases Synonymous with nag

pick at

Near Antonyms for nag

compliment

2 to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

if all you can do is nag, then you are of no use to this organization at all

Synonyms for nag

Words Related to nag

Phrases Synonymous with nag

kick up a fuss
(or kick up a stink)

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nag

verb

English Language Learners Definition of nag

: to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc.

: to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders

: to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time

nag

verb

\ ˈnag \

nagged; nagging

Kids Definition of nag

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : to annoy by repeated complaining, scolding, or urging
//Mom nagged me to finish my homework.

2 : to annoy continually or again and again
//… Mrs. Frisby could not quite get rid of a nagging worry …— Robert C. O'Brien, Rats of NIMH

nag

noun

Kids Definition of nag (Entry 2 of 2)

: an old and usually worn-out horse