Main Entry:

²nag

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

nagged; nag·ging

Etymology:

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

Date:

circa 1828

intransitive verb 1 : to find fault incessantly : complain 2 : to be a persistent source of annoyance or distraction transitive verb 1 : to irritate by constant scolding or urging 2 : badger, worry

— nag·ger noun

— nagging adjective

— nag·ging·ly \ˈna-giŋ-lē\ adverb