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 distractiontransitive verb 1 : to irritate by constant scolding or urging
2 : badger, worry

— nag·ger noun

— nagging adjective

— nag·ging·ly \ˈna-giŋ-lē\ adverb